Thesaurus results for MESMERIZE

mesmerize

verb

ˈmez-mə-ˌrīz

Definition of mesmerize next

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 Like many of my favorite live performances from decades before and since, these four are mesmerizing — albeit for very different reasons. —

George Varga, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026 The details kept me mesmerized. —

Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026 All of whom were mesmerized by her glistening skin and deeply sensual eyes, which often require nothing but black mascara. —

Essence, 1 Apr. 2026 Cohen seemed mesmerized by Hamm's confessions. —

Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for mesmerize

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The idea was likened to a national version of unearthing an ancient Egyptian tomb and expected to fascinate audiences.

— Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
Alicia Johnson, who lives in Onarga in Iroquois County, said she was fascinated by the neighborhood.

— Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026