Tom was mesmerized by Mary.

Tom didn't seem to be as mesmerized as Mary seemed to be.

Tom looked mesmerized.

Tom was mesmerized, but Mary wasn't.

Mary was mesmerized.

Maybe I shouldn't tell you this, but I am truly mesmerized by your beauty.

I know that Tom was mesmerized.

Tom seems mesmerized.

He mesmerized us all with the dramatized narration of his journey.

Some people might already be fed up with Tom, but I am still mesmerized by that guy.