How to Use captivate in a Sentence

captivate

verb
Definition of captivatenext
Synonyms for captivatenext
  • The play has been captivating audiences for years.
  • And the thrill is part of what captivates Vic about drag.
    — Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2023
  • The duo captivated the crowd while sitting side-by-side on stools on the venue's small stage.
    — Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • The story captivated Serbs, and not just because of the gory images.
    — Robert F. Worth, New York Times, 3 May 2023
  • Like the stone, Peridot is sleek and captivating with its modern design, and nods to Vietnam, the place where the gem is mined.
    — Detroit Free Press, 6 Mar. 2024
  • Scroll back up to find even more insights about how The Legend of Zelda has captivated gamers for decades.
    — Zachary Small, New York Times, 4 May 2023
  • Along with a stellar art style, the game delivers a captivating story and was a favorite of many staffers on The Verge.
    — Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 6 Sep. 2023
  • While Jordan was captivated by the book, Chang had to level with her about some harsh, real-world truths about it.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
  • Along the way, flower farms captivate the senses with notes of peonies and lavender.
    — Will Lanzoni, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2023
  • The dragonflies and ants captivated me more than the text or my well-meaning teacher.
    — Paul A. Smith, Journal Sentinel, 5 Apr. 2023
  • And yet the Matildas captivated their entire country for a month.
    — John Powers, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Aug. 2023
  • He was captivated by the nature of coastal Mississippi and spent the rest of his life trying to capture it.
    — Kayla Michelle Smith, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2024
  • She was drawn to the arts and captivated by the human form and ideals of beauty which varied throughout history.
    — Natalie Meade, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2023
  • But for me as a viewer, my own involvement in this aside, I’m rarely captivated by the whodunnit part.
    — Jackie Strause, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 May 2023
  • Diaw captivates as Haby, a character whose strength grows quietly over the course of the film.
    — Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Sep. 2023
  • The beloved bald eagles have captivated thousands of viewers over the years as the pair has raised eaglets to fledglings and then lost entire clutches of eggs other years.
    — Helena Wegner, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2024
  • There’s also a new pair of creepy contortionist dolls that will captivate and maybe even freak out the audience, Copeland said.
    — Richard Guzman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2023
  • One of the most undeniable strengths of the book is its gripping narration, captivating readers from the start.
    — Roxsy Lin, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
  • From the costumes to the production design and performances, the show has captivated so many week after week.
    — Breanna Bell, Variety, 21 Dec. 2023
  • It's become the latest AI trend to captivate the internet.
    — Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2023
  • As crowds continued to trickle through the courtsides, Ruth remained seated in the sand with her arms draped over her knees, captivated by the athletic feats on the big screen.
    — Annika Johnson, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2023
  • The Sinner is an unsettling but captivating exploration of human nature and the darker side of the soul.
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 4 May 2023
  • Park Jihyo was born to be on stage—singing, performing, and captivating audiences with a coy smile.
    — Crystal Bell, ELLE, 18 Aug. 2023
  • Ever since, the tragedy has captivated the public and inspired multiple books, films, and songs.
    — Anna Gordon, Time, 19 June 2023
  • Terry Bradshaw captivated the guests with a sweet and funny speech about the happy couple.
    — Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Twenty-eight years after her discovery, the mummy that captivated the world has a face.
    — Daniel Wu, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2023
  • So much so, that such killings fail to captivate or hold national attention, despite there being so many.
    — Kyle Whitmire, al, 19 Apr. 2023
  • However, what truly elevates this season are the captivating guest stars set to join Rasheeda on the show.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 17 Aug. 2023
  • The Dragon Ball universe remains one of Japan’s most successful global hits, captivating the hearts of many manga-loving teens and adults from around the world since its debut in the 1980s.
    — Mai Nishiyama, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024
  • Brands that harness emotions and spin captivating narratives are clinching the hearts of Gen Z consumers.
    — Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024

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