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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
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Still, the most aesthetically fascinating downtown features sit on the corners.
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But Windhorst’s connection adds even more intrigue to what already was a fascinating Celtics offseason.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The biography offers a fascinating play-by-play of the sitcom’s development.
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But this study suggests that at least a tiny amount of that gold has escaped to the surface, raising the fascinating prospect that, if the leaking continues, more and more of this precious metal could travel from the center of Earth to the crust in the future.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
Still, the most aesthetically fascinating downtown features sit on the corners.
—Shauna Farnell, Denver Post, 30 May 2025
But Windhorst’s connection adds even more intrigue to what already was a fascinating Celtics offseason.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 30 May 2025
The biography offers a fascinating play-by-play of the sitcom’s development.
—Julia M. Klein, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
Adjective
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Very appealing, nicely balanced with notable typicity, appealing grassy notes and almost no bitterness in the finish; beautifully balanced.—
Tom Hyland,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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No, there are no rhythmic waves to watch, but the light reflecting off the water, the passing boats, and the occasional wildlife sighting are just as appealing.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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One thing that might be interesting is the one with the ping pong paddle, Issue 6, because the black logo didn’t work over it.—
Kei Lim
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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By contrast, Arafat was charismatic, his face and persona having come to represent the Palestinian movement.—
Sean Durns,
The Washington Examiner,
6 June 2025
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The charismatic truant has since become an archetype of 1980s cool.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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Variety adds vibrancy to perspectives and experiences One thing that makes this cast so intriguing to watch onscreen is their diversity.—
Lynnette Nicholas,
Parents,
12 June 2025
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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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Showcasing this kind of innovation made the company more attractive to creative and tech-savvy talent.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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For starters, native plants are more attractive to pollinators, but they're also perfectly adapted to local growing conditions and will return year after year with minimal fuss.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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All these parts are rendered less engaging by the use of Latin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Hardly any show is more engaging to kids than CoComelon, and as luck would have it, there are new videos posted to the CoComelon YouTube channel each week.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
30 May 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 18 Jun. 2025.
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