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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
Guo reportedly told investigators he had been fascinated by snakes for years and began with four pythons purchased in 2014.
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The platform where Woah Vicky really shines is X, where her hyper-confessional, typo-laden posts repeatedly fascinate a certain subset of the internet.
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Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
She is fascinated by the interplay between gender, money and power.
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Meredith Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Janet Jones has been fascinated by horses since childhood.
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Rachel Carlson,
NPR,
22 June 2026
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Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
The platform where Woah Vicky really shines is X, where her hyper-confessional, typo-laden posts repeatedly fascinate a certain subset of the internet.
—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
23 June 2026
She is fascinated by the interplay between gender, money and power.
—
Meredith Moore,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Janet Jones has been fascinated by horses since childhood.
—
Rachel Carlson,
NPR,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascinate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinate
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Obviously, Donnie being over there was enticing to me.
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For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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That loyalty is admirable, even when the execution fails to enchant.
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Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.
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But discovery interests me more than learning.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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That is probably what surprised, and delighted, me the most.
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The speakers included a future Western Hills High School student, eighth-grader Jaxson Whittaker, who said he was thrilled when Alzubi was announced as principal.
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Both have plenty of family members in tow, thrilled to tag along for the ride these first few days.
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But beyond his formal classes, what intrigued Roelker most were computers, particularly hacking.
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With names such as Ulta Beauty, OPI, Joico, and Kentucky Fried Chicken onboard, Warner Bros Global Partnerships’ aim for the campaign is to sell the edgy aspect of the DC-verse, while creating zeitgeist moments that would intrigue young women and families.
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Netflix's reboot of the beloved series will premiere July 9, giving a new audience the chance to discover the stories that first captivated viewers decades ago.
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The story quickly captivated an American public already more space-crazed than usual, thanks to the recent success of Artemis II.
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Exceptional heat is gripping Europe.
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After briefly losing his pro status in 2024, van Dongen returned to Q-School and regained his pro card, despite battling hand issues that prevented him from being able to grip his darts.
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinate. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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