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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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
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The psychology of driver engagement—how people react to feedback, competition and rewards—has become one of the most fascinating aspects of my work.
—Brian Moroney, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
What’s also always fascinating is how much individual personalities affect public policy.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 12 Mar. 2025
Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The psychology of driver engagement—how people react to feedback, competition and rewards—has become one of the most fascinating aspects of my work.
—Brian Moroney, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
What’s also always fascinating is how much individual personalities affect public policy.
—Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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