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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
The three segments were filmed in New Jersey, Dublin, and Paris — a fittingly global choice from a director who has always been fascinated by the ways that multicultural relations shape our smallest interactions.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Phantom Bursts Jordan Douglas, an evolutionary biologist at the Australian National University in Canberra, is fascinated by the origins of the genetic code.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Brad also took the time to guide Thomas in using the snowblower, which was a huge thrill for Thomas, who has always been fascinated by power tools.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
Phantom Bursts Jordan Douglas, an evolutionary biologist at the Australian National University in Canberra, is fascinated by the origins of the genetic code.
—Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 28 Aug. 2025
Brad also took the time to guide Thomas in using the snowblower, which was a huge thrill for Thomas, who has always been fascinated by power tools.
—Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
Though the demise of their eyes continues to fascinate biologists, in recent years, attention has shifted to other intriguing aspects of cavefish biology.
—ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinate
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Dr Pepper has invested heavily in marketing during college football games and come up with novel flavors like strawberries and cream to entice soda drinkers.—
Nathaniel Meyersohn,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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The company, which started in 1947 in Conecuh County, Alabama, has a potent combination of enticing hickory smoke and a patented blend of seasonings that set their products apart from the usual offerings in the grocery-store meat case.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
30 Aug. 2025
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However, Labyrinth has since become a beloved cult favorite, continuing to enchant and delight viewers.—
Logan Karlie
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Then the picture begins to blur before coming back into clear focus to reveal Novak, still enchanting at 92, standing in a room filled with her paintings.—
Jeremy Helligar,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Programs like these give students the ability to pursue their passions and learn more about careers that interest them, which is 16-year-old Karina Monter's goal.—
Peyton Robinson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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This promo will also work the same way for any MLB games that interest you tonight.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Max Springer,
Scientific American,
2 Sep. 2025
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Their incredible restraint and tolerance for the small, noisy bird delighted viewers.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos used big play after big play to amass a silly-sounding 637 yards of offense and consistently thrill the Albertsons Stadium crowd of 32,887 — officially the ninth home sellout in a row.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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At the very least, the prospect of doing more with younger Ed and Lorraine intrigues the performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There’s something about childhood and adolescence — and the wounds that form during those years, which in some way stay with us for life — that really intrigues me.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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Expect sing-alongs, dances, interactive crafts and 10 enchanting performances designed to captivate kids and parents alike.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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Eli’s visionary approach to horror, combined with Snoop’s unparalleled creative energy, promises a film that will push boundaries and captivate audiences.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Marswalker has rugged wheels in each corner for gripping the steps, as well as a long antenna to sense angles and heights.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
6 Sep. 2025
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The need for such shelters came into sharp focus in January 2025, when prolonged periods of frigid winter weather gripped Louisville.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinate. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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