captivating
Example Sentences
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McGregor rose to fame after winning his first five fights in the UFC, with his brash and witty personality captivating fans.
From BBC • May 17, 2026
Hearts have been front-runners for the majority of this captivating campaign, but this is uncharted territory for the Tynecastle outfit.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
The hantavirus outbreak captivating the public began on the MV Hondius, an expedition-style cruise ship operated by Oceanwide Expeditions, a privately held Dutch company.
From MarketWatch • May 11, 2026
The resident who has lived at the boarding house the longest is Bynum, and Mr. Santiago-Hudson, who has both appeared in and directed Wilson’s plays, gives the most rounded and captivating performance.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
Every exhibition is not only unusual but captivating.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
Vocabulary lists containing captivating
A Doll's House
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The Tale of Despereaux
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