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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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as in charming
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 enchanting
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 intriguing
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinating
Samantha Winegarner, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Though the story, which is based on Brockovich's real life, is fascinating on its own accord, Roberts is the true soul of Steven Soderbergh's movie, portraying Erin with equal parts warmth and tenacity.
—Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025
More than the narrator of a fascinating chapter in film history, Mankiewicz is recasting his own family’s heritage and the reputation of a film whose impact, while great, is perhaps unfairly perceived.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 2 July 2025
No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
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Adjective
Herps are, however, fascinating to watch, and their behaviors are unique.
—Samantha Winegarner, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Though the story, which is based on Brockovich's real life, is fascinating on its own accord, Roberts is the true soul of Steven Soderbergh's movie, portraying Erin with equal parts warmth and tenacity.
—Sophie Van Bastelaer, EW.com, 7 July 2025
More than the narrator of a fascinating chapter in film history, Mankiewicz is recasting his own family’s heritage and the reputation of a film whose impact, while great, is perhaps unfairly perceived.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 2 July 2025
No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating.
—Walden Green, Pitchfork, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
Adjective
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In fact, on the whole the backup quarterback market might not have been very appealing among players such as Joshua Dobbs (New England), Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) and Mac Jones (San Francisco).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Our goal is to learn and connect more deeply with interesting people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Photo : Mercedes-Benz AG – Communications & Marketing photo by Michel Ginsberg on behalf of Mercedes-Benz AG The new Mercedes-Benz CLA Shooting Brake has some interesting ceiling effects.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
15 July 2025
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Support letters, filed by friends and family members in court, describe him as a charismatic and polite young man with righteous goals and aspirations.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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Though charismatic, Will Derringer, as the US President, is at times very much oblivious to how to run a nation, while Sam Clarke is very calculated, calm, and strategic when their backs are against the wall.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Essence,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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If the team were inclined to bolster that position, Auburn’s Ike Irish and North Carolina’s Luke Stevenson would each be attractive options.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.—
Mia Barzilay Freund,
Vogue,
7 July 2025
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By giving you this kind of physical sensation, the experience becomes much more lifelike, making remote collaboration and communication feel even more natural and engaging.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 July 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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