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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The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The history of shrimp cocktail is a fascinating one—and may have originally included alcohol.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
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Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 10 July 2025
Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
The history of shrimp cocktail is a fascinating one—and may have originally included alcohol.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascinating
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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