captivate

He is entirely unrecognizable save for his essential, singular ability to captivate.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

But while the subjects of pleasure and open-mindedness captivate her, on screen Anderson is not letting the industry pigeonhole her.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

But, as he continues to captivate a nation on the tournament's centre stage, just a short walk from where he grew up, this Fery-tale run does not appear bound by precedent.

From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026

Some 90 objects from the mid-13th to the early 16th century are spread out in three galleries, along with architectural fragments, engravings and other items, but it is the drawings that captivate us.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 27, 2026

The ache and the beauty of Billie’s words captivate me, despite the ugly images they bring to mind.

From "X: A Novel" by Ilyasah Shabazz

With arenas such as the Cardiff City Stadium and Principality Stadium mentioned as potential future venues for Price fights, an eye-catching rivalry which captivates a worldwide audience would take her career to new heights.

From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026

For McMechan, the ensemble that captivates her most is Stray Kids.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2026

With interlocking rhythms and remarkable improvisations, the EP captivates.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025

Even when the story lacks, the visual splendor captivates, and Corbet brings intimate and layered performances out of his actors.

From Salon ● Feb. 28, 2025

They remain aloof from the modern temptation that captivates many in America’s middle class: the temptation to relieve the anonymity of public life by trying to make it intimate.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

Among those captivated during a recent visit was first-time shopper Kevin Smith, a librarian and cat lover.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 7, 2026

The book captivated Edgar Kaufmann Jr.—the son of a Pittsburgh department store owner—so much so that he enrolled in Wright’s Taliesin Fellowship.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026

His current research focuses on social media virality, including why people are so captivated by short-form video.

From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026

Here’s the thing: Looking back, I do understand the utopian vision that captivated Hong and her fellow partisans.

From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026

Kathy had no real inkling that they had made a great impression on Yuko, but Yuko was captivated.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers

A captivating, welcoming and family-friendly space, with some jaw-dropping views, a cafe and a gorgeous rooftop fine-dining restaurant, not to mention an 11-acre garden, dotted with statuary and fountains.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

Well, we have a few good examples: people like Zohran Mamdani, Abdul El-Sayed, AOC, who are really captivating.

From Slate ● Aug. 19, 2026

The production value is high, storytelling is captivating and hordes of fellow inmates get involved as actors and crew.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

Love hurts, but it’s certainly captivating to watch these pairs unravel.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026

No single feature was right in itself and yet, when they were taken all together, something captivating emerged.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides