as in hypnotic
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
the crowd was hypnotized by the powerful, eloquent speaker
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Come for the lingering glamour shots of Keene and Hyland, resplendent in their 1930s finery, stay for the hypnotic overhead shots of the rocky coast off Gull’s Point.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025 -
The short plunges viewers into a hypnotic, psychological clash between light and dark.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Her breakout role was in the 2017 Bravo series Imposters, playing the seductive con artist Maddie.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Fear not, the lightweight spray formula features a quick absorbing texture that won’t weigh down hair.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Jan. 2025
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See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Contributions from Young Miko, Cris Mj, Quevedo, and others also make for a riveting listen.—
Griselda Flores,
Billboard,
4 Apr. 2025
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The result is a devastating yet riveting work of historical drama.—
Cristina Escobar,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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The title novel, Stag Dance, is an engrossing historical tale about turn-of-the-century lumberjacks who hold an annual dance where some of the men choose to attend as women.—
Vulture Editors,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2025
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When all is said and done, Chappie ends up being another Jupiter Ascending — a movie that's more engrossing to talk about than watch from beginning to end.—
Fran Ruiz,
Space.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This backpack is water-resistant and has a magnetic closure, insulated bottle slots, and tons of pockets.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
13 Apr. 2025
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Hypnotizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hypnotizing. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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