as in charmed
being or appearing to be under a magic spell
spellbound audiences never tire of this annual Christmas favorite
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as in fascinated
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 spellbound
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the third season will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.
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Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Kingly legacy Isaacs was equally spellbound by the Zulu.
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Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
Of course, no spellbound tale would be complete without its darkness, which is where the dangerous Jimmy Angelov comes into play.
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Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The waxing and waning of the substorm conditions fuel auroras all night, keeping us spellbound for hours.
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Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
17 Nov. 2025
Set in Salem, Massachusetts, the third season will dive deeper into the mythology of witchcraft, introduce new ‘spellbound’ families and feature some of the historical happenings of Salem, the infamous town of witch trials and folklore.
—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
Kingly legacy Isaacs was equally spellbound by the Zulu.
—
Adam L. Rovner,
The Conversation,
31 Oct. 2025
Of course, no spellbound tale would be complete without its darkness, which is where the dangerous Jimmy Angelov comes into play.
—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
16 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spellbound
Adjective
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Across this charmed Knicks run, not many public flowers have been tossed Thibodeau’s way from his former team.
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Mary Janes gives the same charmed effect as flats, only with more arch support.
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The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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In the novel, Barbie is enrolled at Swancrest Academy, an enchanted school in Heartland where, upon graduation, she will be granted a Fate to help her through life.
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Cottage gardens are filled with charming, whimsical, and natural elements, creating an enchanted look.
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Be mesmerized by the dazzling lasers and pulse-pounding tunes from the movie in this unforgettable experience.
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The boy was mesmerized by its interactive exhibits, which required him to push buttons and pull levers to determine the outcomes of science demonstrations.
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That number is not a magic line, but a practical ceiling beyond which telescope losses begin to resemble other major technical disruptions.
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This super-simple dessert performs a delicious magic trick in the oven—the berries sink and the topping rises, yielding a stunning summery treat.
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Travis Heying An almost magical experience Covering the World Cup in Kansas City has been one of the most euphoric experiences of my career.
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This young adult fantasy follows a 16-year-old who discovers a magical attack and realizes this new world of demons and mages has a connection to her mother’s death.
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“Spellbound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spellbound. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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