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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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as in charmed
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Recent Examples of fascinated
Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
How It’s Made has lasted 32 seasons for a reason—people are fascinated by the production process.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And people were always fascinated by that era in Toronto where all these people were just waiting to be found, like John Candy and Danny Aykroyd.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
People were not only flummoxed, but fascinated as well.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
The filmmaker was fascinated by how a young boy from Hamburg survived World War II, fled to Paris, and took over the fashion world.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
An employee stepped outside, eyes wide, fascinated by how the dust cloud was moving.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The late gent, an Orange County veteran, became fascinated with archaeology while serving in Vietnam.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
That kind of content always fascinated me, both sides of it, actually, the victimology and the perpetrator’s perspective.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But the idea has always fascinated him.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
So that image has always fascinated me.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
She is fascinated by the interplay between gender, money and power.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dixon grew up hunting deer on his family property in Missouri and had always been fascinated by animal behavior.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 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
Verb
Vaughan Harrison has always been fascinated with the true crime genre of entertainment.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
How It’s Made has lasted 32 seasons for a reason—people are fascinated by the production process.
—Ethan Karp, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And people were always fascinated by that era in Toronto where all these people were just waiting to be found, like John Candy and Danny Aykroyd.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
People were not only flummoxed, but fascinated as well.
—Tj MacIas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Gleason, famously fascinated with UFOs and metaphysical theory, dreamed up the circular home that embodied futuristic ambition while showcasing old-fashioned craftsmanship.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
The filmmaker was fascinated by how a young boy from Hamburg survived World War II, fled to Paris, and took over the fashion world.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 29 Aug. 2025
An employee stepped outside, eyes wide, fascinated by how the dust cloud was moving.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 28 Aug. 2025
The late gent, an Orange County veteran, became fascinated with archaeology while serving in Vietnam.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Molina, who is fascinated by silver screen legend Ingrid Luna (Jennifer Lopez), distracts himself and Valentín with a recounting of his favorite film of hers — The Kiss of the Spider Woman.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2025
That kind of content always fascinated me, both sides of it, actually, the victimology and the perpetrator’s perspective.
—Kansas City Star, 10 Sep. 2025
But the idea has always fascinated him.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 5 Sep. 2025
So that image has always fascinated me.
—Maria Reva
september 3, Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2025
She is fascinated by the interplay between gender, money and power.
—Meredith Moore, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Dixon grew up hunting deer on his family property in Missouri and had always been fascinated by animal behavior.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 3 Sep. 2025
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.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 29 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
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Two dachshund siblings have delighted viewers on Instagram after a video of them cuddling together on their shared daybed went viral, drawing more than 134,000 likes and a flood of emotional responses from viewers.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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It’s left supporters on Capitol Hill delighted, frustrated, or wondering what’s next.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Experts warn against becoming enchanted with the latest flashy tool.—
Carolyn Said,
USA Today,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Carney said his and Jerome’s first trip to Finland interested two companies in Mooresville.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Sep. 2025
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What interested me about Warren’s book was the emotional honesty and the intimacy of an artist that most people didn’t realize was going through one of the most painful times of his life.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
30 Aug. 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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Jack Butland’s goal lived a charmed life throughout a flattering 2-1 loss in the Czech Republic, just three days after fans had voiced their displeasure during a 1-1 home draw against Dundee.—
Jack Bantock,
New York Times,
19 Aug. 2025
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The news, at the time, intrigued the fashion world.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
12 Sep. 2025
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Hanna When Kirsten Becken first reached out to me about joining the Femxphotographers collective, I was both flattered and intrigued.—
Caterina De Biasio,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Hilton, meanwhile, was thrilled that several of his former FIU teammates turned out for his Hall of Fame induction ceremony, including quarterback Paul McCall; running back Darian Mallary; and wide receivers Wayne Times and Jason Frierson.—
Walter Villa,
Miami Herald,
15 Sep. 2025
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Jayson is not entirely thrilled that two of his operatives are dead and their child, Sam, is missing.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The husband-and-wife co-founders grew up in Brooklyn and spent their youth immersed in Williamsburg’s creative and cultural scene in the late 2000s.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
10 Sep. 2025
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This all-in-one approach keeps developers immersed in the flow.—
Paul Kovalenko,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For years, the Murdoch family drama has played out like a real-life version of HBO’s Succession — its heirs and rival power brokers contributing to a quasi-Shakespearean media saga that’s captivated investors, press critics, and political observers alike.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Strategic social and traditional media campaigns captivated fans and the wider public, turning a scientific experiment into a global conversation.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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