mesmeric

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, a cache of the valuable ore is discovered in the Atlantic Ocean, where a mysterious tribe of feathered, fishlike creatures defends it with a combination of mesmeric powers and fierce fighting spirit.

From Washington Post

It was a mesmeric second-half performance from the Premier League club, who now just need a draw against Ajax in Amsterdam in two weeks to advance to the next stage.

From BBC

A nobody who, through a rare curatorial eureka moment, has become an instantaneous, mesmeric somebody.

From New York Times

That exception was Tines, who began the first program with a mesmeric solo intonation of Julius Eastman’s “Prelude to the Holy Presence of Joan d’Arc,” a recitation in rage and awe of saints’ names.

From Los Angeles Times

A mesmeric dribbler whose sweet left foot delivered enticing crosses, Barnes also had a fine goals record in an era when wide players weren't expected to score regularly.

From BBC