captivate

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

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

But what appears to captivate Chinese people from that era was that both had a certain style - a common touch.

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 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

To learn how to captivate an online audience, Bergstrom studied MrBeast-style creators on YouTube and TikTok.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026

She was smart and beautiful, with eyes that could captivate a room, and sweet potato pies that were the best in the county.

From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson

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

It's not just the creative majesty of their team that captivates, it's the terrible beauty of their 7-1 bench, an idea borrowed from the Boks but, somehow, more impressive when France do it.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 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

Kenny set up the association in 2020 after he became "captivated" by Fr Doyle's courage through reading a biography of the late priest.

From BBC ● Oct. 18, 2026

Julianne Moore, Kate and Rooney Mara and Amanda Seyfried captivated in their showcases, while more young horror directors continue to rise worldwide.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Arranged in three sections based on his interests as an observer—plants, labor conditions and architecture—the show centers on his wanderings and the marvels that captivated him forever after.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

He wants the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict, essentially dismissing the case after a weeks-long, televised trial that has captivated Americans.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

I was of a mind to slip them a note, like a captivated spy girl in the movies: “Help! Get me out of here!”

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver

Jude Bellingham: Did not hit the heights of his captivating display in Croatia but still oozed class whenever in possession.

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

This is easily one of the most fun, captivating tracks of the summer — it’s funky, bouncy, buzzy and everything in between.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026

The film grossed $270 million worldwide on a $38 million budget, and Amy Madigan won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her performance as the equal-parts creepy and captivating witch Gladys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

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

That doesn’t mean she’s not attractive, though; tía has a captivating face, like all the Montenegro women.

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez