captivate

Example Sentences

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Tributes have poured in from around the world for the playwright who captivated audiences for more than six decades with work that explored philosophical and political themes.

From BBC

The playwright captivated the hearts of audiences for more than six decades with work that explored philosophical and political themes.

From BBC

As Apple plays the tortoise role—slow and steady wins the race—the sprint between the two hares is what’s captivating investors.

From Barron's

The first captivates via a young man’s earnest effusiveness; the second’s effusiveness, tainted by lovelorn glum, deepens.

From Los Angeles Times

As a child, he was captivated by local music after hearing a neighbor’s sound system playing mento, a Jamaican folk style.

From The Wall Street Journal