Ms. Blazer has spunk, a limpid voice and an altogether captivating presence.

His captivating presence is punctuated by an unusually low, baritone speaking voice, which his female students describe as 'chocolate for the ears.'

But despite the captivating presence of these unusual sadhus - and most sadhus are far less exotic - the mela is more about the common people of India and their devotion to the living traditions of the Hindu faith.

A rich mixture of judgment and timing contributes more to effective leadership than a captivating, swashbuckling presence.

As in Murch's canvases, Ms. Woods's studies have a captivating presence, although she achieves it without the use of color.

Is she "comically over the top, attention-grabbing and at times hysterical" (Anthony Tommasini, the New York Times ), or is she simply a "captivating comic presence" (Charles Isherwood, Variety )?

His captivating presence had won Margo completely.

Mr. Mitchell makes for a captivating presence.