as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
discovered that the children were mesmerized by a television show
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Recent Examples of mesmerize
The long, slow death of Justin Trudeau’s political career has been mesmerizing.
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The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
Vincent, with her beautifully aged face, is quietly mesmerizing; Ludivine Sagnier, as her hostile daughter, an absolute firebrand.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
In fact, even my older brother and sister at 12 and 13 were equally mesmerized.
—Lee Hartz Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Cooler months allow visitors to explore at a quieter pace and revel in the area’s beautiful landscapes, from mesmerizing bald cypress swamps to serene waters for paddling.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Editors, National Review, 7 Jan. 2025
Vincent, with her beautifully aged face, is quietly mesmerizing; Ludivine Sagnier, as her hostile daughter, an absolute firebrand.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 31 Dec. 2024
In fact, even my older brother and sister at 12 and 13 were equally mesmerized.
—Lee Hartz Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Cooler months allow visitors to explore at a quieter pace and revel in the area’s beautiful landscapes, from mesmerizing bald cypress swamps to serene waters for paddling.
—AFAR Media, 17 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for mesmerize
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