mesmerizing
Frequently Asked Questions
- The film is mesmerizing—I found myself completely under its spell from start to finish.
- He is a mesmerizing speaker known for captivating his audiences.
- There are few things as mesmerizing as a flock of starlings dazzling you with its unpredictable, undulating movements.
Example Sentences
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That such a seemingly commonplace location is elevated to feel mesmerizing speaks to how animation can make the mundane anew.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
In a similar vein to the 1992 Olympics' mesmerizing "Dream Team" of Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, the 75-year-old All-Star Game has historically helped popularize the NBA worldwide.
From Barron's • Feb. 14, 2026
The listing adds, “Settle beside the living room fireplace with a good book or simply get lost in the mesmerizing view. The dining room opens onto an expansive outdoor space, ideal for entertaining.”
From MarketWatch • Feb. 9, 2026
Seyfried’s performance is, no exaggeration, one of the finest and most mesmerizing turns any actor has given across the thriller genre.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
It tortured him at sundown to tear away from the pageant before him, the mesmerizing dance between commerce and desire.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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