How to Use captivate in a Sentence

captivate

verb
  • The play has been captivating audiences for years.
  • Twenty-eight years ago, on a Friday just like today, a police pursuit began that would captivate the nation.
    Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 17 June 2022
  • Scents of clementine, thyme, orange blossom, lavender, and musk interweave to create a fragrance that is sure to captivate and enchant.
    Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • The potential remuneration for his name, imagine and likeness didn’t captivate him.
    Alex Vejar, The Salt Lake Tribune, 24 May 2022
  • For the last 74 years, creator Charles Schulz's characters have captivated millions through their dry humor and all-ages fun.
    Olivia Munson, USA TODAY, 4 Oct. 2024
  • From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature.
    William Earl, Variety, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Yet Mars is a planet that continues to captivate humankind’s imaginations.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 July 2022
  • Use these tips and strategies to build a reputation as a prolific speaker who can captivate audiences and make a difference in your area of expertise!
    Dr. April Willis, Forbes, 21 June 2022
  • College football and its national championship always will captivate the South.
    Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 13 May 2022
  • With its captivating desert views and iconic landmarks, Arizona was named one of the states one of the most popular states for scenic proposals, according to a new study.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
  • French and Quavo rapping about bending corners in luxury Coupes, over siren-like wails and martial drums, is enough to captivate both the block and the velvet-rope set.
    Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 27 June 2022
  • Even after 85 years, the Borg-Warner trophy continues to captivate people.
    Grace Hollars, The Indianapolis Star, 19 May 2022
  • And the thrill is part of what captivates Vic about drag.
    Rae Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 4 July 2023
  • At the end of his life, Evans could still captivate a room.
    Chris Yogerst, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 July 2024
  • The duo captivated the crowd while sitting side-by-side on stools on the venue's small stage.
    Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 30 Sep. 2023
  • And just the ability that these guys and the girls, the female bass player, have to captivate and their songs are just...
    James Brown, USA TODAY, 25 Dec. 2022
  • Northern views of the open sky captivate from within the space, alongside views of the urban cityscape.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2024
  • 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
  • On Sunday, Qatar and Ecuador will kick off the monthlong tournament that is sure to captivate fans across the world.
    Katie McInerney, BostonGlobe.com, 18 Nov. 2022
  • Your special light, Hersh, captivated all of us from the first glance, even through the posters crying out for his return.
    Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 2 Sep. 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
  • Its woody and earthy tones captivate all the senses and bring out the best masculine features in every man.
    Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • Smoky siren eyes are the perfect makeup look to captivate the social platform.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 26 July 2022
  • 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
  • Gold’s rise to all-time highs above $2,400 an ounce this year has captivated global markets.
    Bloomberg, Fortune, 21 Apr. 2024

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