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as in delighted
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 enchanted
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 interested
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinated
Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Turkana, which has produced more than 1,200 fossils of hominins -- or early humans -- is the site of the Cradle of Humankind that has long fascinated scientists.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Anderson wasn’t really stressed out over the Hall of Fame premise, just kind of fascinated.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The Lyrids have fascinated skywatchers for centuries.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Leslie advocates the benefits of staying foolish and fascinated about anything new, such as a health suggestion or a grandchild’s favorite app, to stay engaged in an ever-changing world.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The gray wolf howled, trotted back and forth, and gradually worked closer and closer to the nervous but fascinated caribou.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the publication of an 1858 essay on the coiling of cucumber tendrils by Harvard botanist Asa Gray, Darwin became fascinated by the subject of plant movement.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
How Taylor Swift wrote 'Elizabeth Taylor' In 2024, Swift was in the car with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, passionately explaining to him why Elizabeth Taylor fascinated her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The history of theater fascinated me too.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
Sheila Fein, who has since died, was an interior designer who studied art at the University of Colorado Boulder and was fascinated with Bauhaus aesthetics.
—Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 2 May 2026
Turkana, which has produced more than 1,200 fossils of hominins -- or early humans -- is the site of the Cradle of Humankind that has long fascinated scientists.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
Anderson wasn’t really stressed out over the Hall of Fame premise, just kind of fascinated.
—Los Angeles Times, 19 Apr. 2026
The Lyrids have fascinated skywatchers for centuries.
—Jamie Carter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Leslie advocates the benefits of staying foolish and fascinated about anything new, such as a health suggestion or a grandchild’s favorite app, to stay engaged in an ever-changing world.
—Cheryl Russell, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2026
He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The gray wolf howled, trotted back and forth, and gradually worked closer and closer to the nervous but fascinated caribou.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the publication of an 1858 essay on the coiling of cucumber tendrils by Harvard botanist Asa Gray, Darwin became fascinated by the subject of plant movement.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
We were fascinated by a broader trend — covered locally by the Chicago Sun-Times and nationally by outlets including CNBC and The New York Times — of people turning the humble 1040 into a form of civil disobedience.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
How Taylor Swift wrote 'Elizabeth Taylor' In 2024, Swift was in the car with her boyfriend Travis Kelce, passionately explaining to him why Elizabeth Taylor fascinated her.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The history of theater fascinated me too.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
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Brisighella is a charmed village on a Romagnol hillside whose medieval buildings are painted in muted shades of yellows and pinks.—
Erin Florio,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From 'oo's' and 'ah's' to big smiles, fans are both amazed and delighted by his presence.—
Kaley Fedko,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Arkansas senior Maria Jose Marin, who delighted the crowd with her Augusta National Women's Amateur title last month, had a 69-69 weekend to finish fifth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 May 2026
Verb
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Although ranching operations have changed over the last few decades, the same authentic cowboy experiences that first captivated Harvey still await visitors to Wyoming.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Tocchet reiterated Wednesday that he’s intrigued by Barkey’s versatility.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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He was intrigued by Caglianone’s approach throughout Saturday’s victory.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 May 2026
Verb
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In the end, the plan was rejected, which thrilled residents like Erven.—
Marybel Rodriguez,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Malissa Mabey Photo Such an esoteric directive might’ve deterred some designers, but Julia Miller of the AD PRO Directory firm Yond Interiors was thrilled to synthesize Henkemeyer’s highly specific (and yet abstract) ideas into a tangible home.—
Morgan Goldberg,
Architectural Digest,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Growing up in working-class Altadena as the second child of a silversmith mother and metalworker father, both of whom have a master’s degree in art and an aversion to television, Chambers spent much of his life immersed in the robust arts-and-crafts scene of Pasadena in the early 2000s.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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Newlyweds Venus Williams and Andrea Preti were in attendance and appear to still be immersed in honeymoon bliss.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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