Thesaurus results for SPELLBIND

spellbind

verb

ˈspel-ˌbīnd

Definition of spellbind

as in to fascinate

to hold the attention of as if by a spell the tale about pirates and their buried treasure had completely spellbound the children

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Recent Examples of spellbind There are no memorable choruses, hooky instrumentals passages, or spellbinding solos, all which have been a part of the band’s sonic identity, including on Life Is But a Dream… to an extent. — Quentin Thane Singer, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 As many as 13,000 of the wily reptiles live in the swamp, adding a layer of spellbinding magic to the wetland. — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026 Thereby hangs Colloff’s spellbinding tale of a justice system derailed by biases. — Hamilton Cain, Time, 7 July 2026 The two Harpa shows were especially spellbinding, especially an ensemble performance of music from her recent album Where to From, bathed in otherworldly illumination by lighting designer Theresa Baumgartner. — Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for spellbind

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In 2008, passionate surfer Tim Russo purchased the property, renamed it, and set out to organically grow it into a resort full of wonder where serious surfers and travelers fascinated with the surf lifestyle could vacation happily.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Interest is heightened when royal stories cover Princess Diana, who was one of the most famous women in the world, with people fascinated by her life.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinate

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Harvest markets and ghostly performances also enchant—not to mention a Halloween express to convey guests.

— Michelle Mastro, Midwest Living, 9 Oct. 2026
My daughter was enchanted by the Balinese rice-on-the-forehead ritual for good fortune that is a part of the arrival, and the front desk staff happily indulged her request to do it again—multiple times a day.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026

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