captivating
Example Sentences
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By contrast, “Liberation,” which was directed with captivating brio by Whitney White, left no doubts about the exceptional quality of the writing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s the big band sound that makes you smile and want to get up and dance with captivating lyrics that always leave you wanting more.
From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026
The book examines the physics of cosmic expansion alongside a captivating account of how the previously accepted “steady state” model collapsed under the weight of evidence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
A captivating obituary doesn’t just summarize one’s life.
From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026
He stood more than six feet tall and was a captivating lecturer.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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