as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
travelers to India say that it has an entrancing beauty that is hard to describe
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as in fascinating
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
a production of The Nutcracker ballet that will entrance audiences
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for entrancing
Adjective
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When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
28 June 2025 -
Overall, though, the album retains the party vibe and reggaetón base that’s made Cris MJ’s songs so appealing.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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The charismatic, 46-year-old Moore would be a welcome respite for a party still bedeviled by Biden’s legacy-defining decision to seek reelection despite mental and physical acuity problems.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.—
Hemanth Golla,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The use of renewable coconut husks may be an attractive point for anyone looking to make their home more eco-conscious.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Sheet Pan Chicken Fajita Quesadillas These sheet pan chicken fajita quesadillas are a hassle-free way to make a crowd-pleasing meal without standing over the stove.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Apr. 2025
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Instead, lean into what feels good, and if that’s pleasing your boo above all else, that may tell you something.—
Quispe López,
Them,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Bode’s spring 2026 presentation was enchanting and expanded the emotional potential of a fashion show.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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For example, when Pêche Mirage launched at the beginning of 2025, its enchanting floral and fruity aroma flourished throughout the hotel and spa.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Verb
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Pre-boxing make sense for storing, transporting and launching small attack drones, by the dozen or by the hundred.—
David Hambling,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
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However, new planes are still coming off the line and safely transporting passengers around the world.—
Zach Wichter,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On this song in particular, there’s both this seductive whisper and this exaggerated, bimbo breathiness.—
Reanna Cruz,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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Across the technology investing world, investors are scaling their bets on a seductive thesis: Generative AI will transform low-margin service businesses into high-margin software companies.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 June 2025
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“Entrancing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://x0upouf933.proxynodejs.usequeue.com/thesaurus/entrancing. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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