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mesmerized

[mez-muh-rahyzd, mes] / ˈmɛz məˌraɪzd, ˈmɛs /




ADJECTIVE
hypnotized
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson later recalled being mesmerized by the album, the first record, to his mind, that didn’t have any filler.

From Salon ● Aug. 5, 2026

She remembers being mesmerized by the story’s wicked witch.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026

“Son of Sam just mesmerized everybody for a long period,” recalled Michael Oreskes, then a reporter for the Daily News, whereas “LaGuardia was a one-time thing that then nobody could explain, nobody could figure out.”

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

And I’m sure they were mesmerized by my makeup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 15, 2026

Colonel Meecham chewed gum belligerently and Ben watched the white lines until he was mesmerized by their repetitiveness.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy


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