as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an enthralling account of life in the scientific community in Antarctica
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
enthralled by the flickering fire in the hearth, we lost all track of time
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as in entrancing
to fill with overwhelming emotion (as wonder or delight)
for years these master magicians have been enthralling audiences with their astounding illusions
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a play that will enthrall you for two hours
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Di Placido covers TikTok and Twitter trends, breaking down interesting conversations and controversies surrounding celebrities and the entertainment industry, focusing on fantasy and sci-fi stories such as Star Wars and House of the Dragon.—
Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
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This fascinating discovery could play a big role in the future of weight loss treatments for humans.—
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
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Turn French toast into a crowd-pleasing casserole in this easy to make casserole that even the kids can help prepare.—
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Transform olive oil and herbs into a company-pleasing bread dipping oil in five minutes or less.—
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Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.—
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There are no heroes here, just Kidman fully immersing herself in a character for whom every action is an attack, for whom every word is a wheeze, and for whom every movement looks labored.—
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
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Staggering $3 Million Loss After 2024 Controversy As the 2025 season prepares to kick off with the Daytona 500 in February, the excitement and expectations surrounding Kaulig Racing's developments set the stage for an engaging season.—
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As devoted family man and gung-ho DEA agent Hank Schrader, Dean Norris carried one of the show’s most absorbing and tragic arcs.—
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Following three teens who lived in the remote location from August to May, this lovely, absorbing, and patiently shot documentary premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 25.—
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“Enthralling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enthralling. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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