captivate

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

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 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

Yet “The Vampire Lestat” asks viewers to believe something as audacious as a centuries-old vampire still being able to captivate people, launch a music career and inspire a movement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026

By the time the Civil War ended, it was baseball that had become the game that would continue to captivate Americans into the 21st century and beyond.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 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

In details both small and big the show surprises and captivates again and again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026

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

Becky Hill has a magnificent stage presence and captivates the crowd.

From BBC ● May 24, 2024

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

The casting directors were captivated by his energy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 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

Kevin Reddington, who is defending Clancy, had asked the judge to enter a not-guilty verdict, essentially dismissing the case after a weeks-long, televised trial that captivated Americans.

From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026

“One of the things that captivated me about food was that it brings people together.”

From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026

She glances around, captivated by the grim awesomeness of our yard.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Aside from the rebellious English rockers, Friday’s other highlights included one of punk’s most captivating frontpersons with Dani Miller showing why Surfbort is always a must-watch band.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 12, 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

At times, the music overtook the gallery, completely captivating the attention of the room.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

But, after taking silver at three consecutive global championships amid captivating battles with American Athing Mu and Kenya’s Mary Moraa, Hodgkinson finally took the top step of a podium at the Paris Olympics.

From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026

There was a certain captivating sense of having penetrated into a secret corner of the world, but in the murderous sun it was impossible to linger.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson