captivate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold the attention or interest of, as by beauty or excellence; enchant.
has been captivating
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present perfect progressiveof captivate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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Casey’s writing about the world’s oceans has been captivating ever since her 2005 book “The Devil’s Teeth,” about the Farallon Islands off the coast of San Francisco and sharks that gather there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2023
Her character’s development from a hard-nosed, by-the-book lawyer to a fearless con artist has been captivating to watch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2022
The thrilling championship fight between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has been captivating and the sold-out crowd Sunday is anticipated to be the largest in race history.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 21, 2021
The Joker has been captivating audiences since he was established as the murderous yin to the Batman's yang in 1940 by DC Comics writers Bob Kane and Bill Finger, and artist Jerry Robinson.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 26, 2012
Subsoiling.—The theory of subsoiling always has been captivating.
From Crops and Methods for Soil Improvement by Alva Agee
