fascinating
adjective
fas·ci·nat·ing
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
Examples of fascinating in a Sentence
the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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And there are fascinating humans in this history: Notorious Boss Tweed, whose name is synonymous with political corruption; Thomas Nast, the brilliant political cartoonist; and E.F. Farrington, the master mechanic on the project and first person to daringly swing over the East River on a cable.
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The fates of these fascinating underdogs soon become entwined, of course, in a drama that’s all about the fight for survival.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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Ashley Strickland, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.
—Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
And there are fascinating humans in this history: Notorious Boss Tweed, whose name is synonymous with political corruption; Thomas Nast, the brilliant political cartoonist; and E.F. Farrington, the master mechanic on the project and first person to daringly swing over the East River on a cable.
—Matthew J. Palm, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Feb. 2025
The fates of these fascinating underdogs soon become entwined, of course, in a drama that’s all about the fight for survival.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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