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mesmerized

[mez-muh-rahyzd, mes] / ˈmɛz məˌraɪzd, ˈmɛs /




ADJECTIVE
hypnotized
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The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson later recalled being mesmerized by the album, the first record, to his mind, that didn’t have any filler.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

The case, known here as the divorce of the century, has mesmerized South Koreans—a real-life K-drama of money, romance, corruption and betrayal.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

“Son of Sam just mesmerized everybody for a long period,” recalled Michael Oreskes, then a reporter for the Daily News, whereas “LaGuardia was a one-time thing that then nobody could explain, nobody could figure out.”

From Slate Jul. 7, 2026

Before arriving at LACMA, his “Sueño Perro” mesmerized audiences in Milan, Italy, and in his hometown of Mexico City.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2026

He was mesmerized by what the man did next, which was to apply the colored goo onto the flat surface of the canvas.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el




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