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as in to entice
to attract or delight as if by magic
for years the zoo's family of giant pandas have fascinated visitors
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as in to enchant
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
I can gaze at the sea for hours, fascinated by the never-ending waves crashing upon the shore
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinate
She is fascinated by the interplay between gender, money and power.
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Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
She was always fascinated with food systems, a jack-of-all-trades who learned to garden as a child and had years of experience baking cottage foods.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
She was fascinated by the bright colors and daring escapades of Parisian superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 July 2025
This is one of the reasons why Nadja continues to fascinate one hundred years after its first publication.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
She was always fascinated with food systems, a jack-of-all-trades who learned to garden as a child and had years of experience baking cottage foods.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 2 July 2025
She was fascinated by the bright colors and daring escapades of Parisian superheroes Ladybug and Cat Noir.
—Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 2 July 2025
This is one of the reasons why Nadja continues to fascinate one hundred years after its first publication.
—Mark Polizzoti
june 16, Literary Hub, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinate
Verb
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For six months, President Trump tried to entice Putin to the table.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 July 2025
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Won’t tip too much of the good stuff, but there’s a depth of feeling here that’s bigger even than the one-handed no-no that enticed producer-director Mike Farrell to pursue the project in the first place.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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In this enchanting new adventure, Princess Tiana brings her whole community together for a spectacular parade.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
11 July 2025
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Here's to the tracks with enchanting bridges, haunting vocals and vault tracks have felt like secret letters.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Use LinkedIn’s alumni search to find people in industries or roles that interest you.—
Jill Tipograph,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Sign up here and bet $5 on Mariners-Yankees, Mets-Orioles or any other matchup that interests you, and get $150 in bonus bets credited to your account if your initial wager wins.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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Thus far, the administration has managed to fend off initial court challenges, maintain arrests at a steady clip, and generate images of a ruthless crackdown in a liberal bastion that delight the president’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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Jackson had been delighted by the number of young people who had turned out, a perennial goal for august cultural institutions.—
Margaret Talbot,
New Yorker,
10 July 2025
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Before scooting away from our Zoom to prepare for her performance on Wednesday, Scherzinger takes a moment to offer a fond salute to Lloyd and the cast of Evita that’s just officially opened at the London Palladium to mostly, but not all, thrilling raves at the London Palladium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Attendees can expect a set list that weaves together her acclaimed earlier hits with thrilling new material.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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This move is sure to intrigue and inspire marketers and business professionals alike.—
Andrew Faridani,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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This feature-length film places the iconic DC superhero against the backdrop of the captivating history of Mexico and immerses fans around the world in the exciting culture of Mesoamerica.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Australian South Sea Pearls: Distinctively known for their captivating white to silver lustre.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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The case gripped Australia The bizarre and tragic case has lingered in the minds of Australians and has provoked fervor among the public and media.—
Charlotte Graham-McLay,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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When your hands are covered in flour, holding a paintbrush, or gripping a climbing wall, your phone is simply unavailable.—
Marina Cooley,
CNBC,
5 July 2025
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinate. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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