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captivate

[kap-tuh-veyt] / ˈkæp təˌveɪt /


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To investigate, BBC Sport asked fans how the game can keep existing followers engaged, captivate new supporters and inspire the next generation.

From BBC Jul. 24, 2026

They follow his every move, documenting the latest chapter in a career that continues to captivate supporters wherever he plays.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

Yet “The Vampire Lestat” asks viewers to believe something as audacious as a centuries-old vampire still being able to captivate people, launch a music career and inspire a movement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2026

Americans didn’t actually land on the moon last week, despite some congratulations to the contrary, and Artemis II didn’t quite captivate the full attention of a country distracted by global strife and gas pumps.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 14, 2026

She was smart and beautiful, with eyes that could captivate a room, and sweet potato pies that were the best in the county.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

In details both small and big the show surprises and captivates again and again.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 26, 2026

One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 14, 2026

It's not just the creative majesty of their team that captivates, it's the terrible beauty of their 7-1 bench, an idea borrowed from the Boks but, somehow, more impressive when France do it.

From BBC Mar. 15, 2025

Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.

From Salon Feb. 28, 2025

They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Here’s the thing: Looking back, I do understand the utopian vision that captivated Hong and her fellow partisans.

From Slate Aug. 17, 2026

"There's no better place to create a destination that celebrates the magic, creativity and storytelling that has captivated generations of fans around the world," he said.

From BBC Aug. 12, 2026

When I made the tiny dancer in my music box turn pirouette after pirouette, I was captivated by more than just her pretty miniature tutu.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

The case captivated the country as the FBI swooped on the region to search for the missing woman.

From Barron's Aug. 1, 2026

Oh, and speaking of Brij—he completely captivated us with his acting!

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon

Well, we have a few good examples: people like Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed, AOC, who are really captivating.

From Slate Aug. 19, 2026

Love hurts, but it’s certainly captivating to watch these pairs unravel.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 26, 2026

He’s the most captivating element of the picture and I wished there’d been more of him.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

“Moana” became a box office hit, captivating audiences with catchy earworms from Lin-Manuel Miranda and a spunky young heroine who rejected the label of princess.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

“We need to keep it creepy, but charismatic creepy. Whoever our Dracu-lass ends up being, she needs to be just as captivating as Bela Lugosi.”

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon




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