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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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
Even my daughter was more fascinated than horrified.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Her husband navigated between fascinated watchers.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Periwinkle the Clown Sequeira was also fascinated by the character of Periwinkle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Once he became established as a writer, Cartwright started Ten Year Town to bring to light the feeling of community that fascinated him on that first Red Door visit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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
Adjective
One who is both fascinated and tortured by the brilliance of another.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026
Even my daughter was more fascinated than horrified.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
Her husband navigated between fascinated watchers.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
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
Verb
Snakes are another species that Attenborough has been fascinated with for decades, despite some being more poisonous than others.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
Periwinkle the Clown Sequeira was also fascinated by the character of Periwinkle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Once he became established as a writer, Cartwright started Ten Year Town to bring to light the feeling of community that fascinated him on that first Red Door visit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
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Like all of Wilson’s work, herein lies a feast of charmed imagery.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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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
Verb
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This special performance is part of Film Independent’s ongoing Live Read series, which has delighted audiences since 2011.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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Xi at the time gave the president and first lady a private tour of the Forbidden City, an ancient royal palace that's one of the most recognizable sites in China, and delighted them with a special performance of the Peking Opera on that visit.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 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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When one of Zotkina’s colleagues, archaeologist Ksenia Kolobova, saw a pattern of circular marks lining the hole that were similar to those made by early human dental work, Zotkina was intrigued.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
13 May 2026
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In addition to working with Carell, Clive was intrigued by the journey that Katie goes on in such a short period.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Atkinson, who was Providence’s only returning starter from last season, has been thrilled about Webb stepping up and being another senior leader on a young team.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Gasper is particularly thrilled about two newer additions to the club, veteran Willson Contreras and Carlos Narváez, who’s in his sophomore season.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Dive Into The History Ride The Rails Nestled in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, Staunton is immersed in natural beauty, which can be fully appreciated from within a 1940s era rail car on the Virginia Scenic Railway.—
Erin Gifford,
Southern Living,
13 May 2026
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Mbappé enjoyed a tranquil childhood thanks to a large and supportive family that immersed him in sport.—
Aidan McLaughlin,
Vanity Fair,
12 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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