- present participle of captivate.
captivating
Example Sentences
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If the internet rumor mill is to be believed, there’s no way that 20-year-old Kane Parsons actually directed his captivating debut feature, “Backrooms.”
From Salon • May 30, 2026
Especially captivating is the chance to watch these artists embrace their materials’ inherent qualities to explore the extremes of formal experimentation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
When they first started hosting these events, Bowens wasn’t sure how captivating they’d be.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"It's a captivating, slyly sophisticated novel," said Natasha Brown, the chair of the judging panel.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
On the contrary, he had all the captivating ways of a frolicsome kitten.
From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende
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