1
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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2
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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as in charmed
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Recent Examples of fascinated
Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Levy, for his part, does seem honestly fascinated and a little cowed by spending time with William, but that humility feels just as weird.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Jeanne is fascinated by Cristina and the Queen.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There, the 26-year-old who had long been fascinated with Africa and its animals – but had no formal higher education – began her groundbreaking work observing and studying these intellectual primates in their natural habitat.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Otte is fascinated with using the CLA’s methods to manipulate athletes’ senses to enhance perception-action coupling.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Brown said he was fascinated by the idea that Black community members with roots in those neighborhoods might have felt excluded in their hometown.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
From Teddy Bridgewater to Johnny Manziel to Baker Mayfield, Mason Trimble has always been fascinated with quarterbacks who can hurt opponents with their arms and their legs.
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The male form has always been a constant theme in my work and has fascinated image-makers throughout history.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a mythic aspect to it, and I was fascinated by the ocean.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Chimpanzees seemed to accept Goodall as one of their own, and the public was fascinated by both her easy familiarity with the creatures as well as her groundbreaking discoveries that showed just how much chimps are like humans.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Adelman is fascinated enough by the trend to try it himself.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
What seemed to happen was that Scorsese became fascinated with a world beyond the church.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2025
Levy, for his part, does seem honestly fascinated and a little cowed by spending time with William, but that humility feels just as weird.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Jeanne is fascinated by Cristina and the Queen.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Oct. 2025
There, the 26-year-old who had long been fascinated with Africa and its animals – but had no formal higher education – began her groundbreaking work observing and studying these intellectual primates in their natural habitat.
—Tricia Escobedo, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2025
Otte is fascinated with using the CLA’s methods to manipulate athletes’ senses to enhance perception-action coupling.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Brown said he was fascinated by the idea that Black community members with roots in those neighborhoods might have felt excluded in their hometown.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Freep.com, 28 Sep. 2025
From Teddy Bridgewater to Johnny Manziel to Baker Mayfield, Mason Trimble has always been fascinated with quarterbacks who can hurt opponents with their arms and their legs.
—Rich Barak, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Sep. 2025
The male form has always been a constant theme in my work and has fascinated image-makers throughout history.
—Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Her discovery, her self-creation, her passion, and emergence as an artist felt braided with what had originally fascinated me about paint-making.
—Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2025
Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 4 Oct. 2025
The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
There was a mythic aspect to it, and I was fascinated by the ocean.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Chimpanzees seemed to accept Goodall as one of their own, and the public was fascinated by both her easy familiarity with the creatures as well as her groundbreaking discoveries that showed just how much chimps are like humans.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 1 Oct. 2025
Adelman is fascinated enough by the trend to try it himself.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.
—Pankaj Mishra, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
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The interaction delighted Kate's followers, who commented on his presence and received a wave from off-camera.—
Carson Blackwelder,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Guillermo Del Toro’s appearance alongside actor Shin Yeeun particularly delighted audiences and generated significant social media attention.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This professional and human aspect really interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Published earlier this year by Riverhead Books, an imprint of Penguin Random House, Audition is described as a twisty thriller that follows a celebrated actress enjoying a charmed, bohemian life in Manhattan with her creative husband.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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At this moment in my relatively charmed childhood, this all seemed unprecedented.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Film fans will be intrigued by the silent-era gem Frankenstein, from 1910.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Oct. 2025
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Although Ed may have been intrigued by Jorgensen’s life, this, along with Richard Speck’s role in the series, seems more of a fetishization and misplaced preoccupation in a narrative having nothing to do with transgender people.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s why the fan base was irate at the officiating, and the Eagles sideline didn’t seem thrilled with the officials, either.—
Zach Berman,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Michelle Gurule on Writing About Sex Work When my essay about paying for $42,000 worth of dental work with sugar baby money first ran in HuffPost Personal, I was thrilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Jews are immersed in the spirituality of the holiday and proclaim their faith in God to accept their repentance, forgive their sins and seal their fate for a year of life, health and happiness.—
Krys'tal Griffin,
Freep.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Several of our testers noted their children were immersed in imaginative adventures that had pets swinging, taking baths, and tucking in for royal naps.—
Emily Glover,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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