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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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as in charming
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 enchanting
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 intriguing
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinating
Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
These prompts are being updated daily at the time of writing, and their evolution is a fascinating case study in itself.
—CBS News, 15 July 2025
What’s fascinating is all of this can easily be scaled up to future, bigger models in XOTO’s lineup, expanding its market reach even further.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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These innovations were sometimes misguided, occasionally obsessive, periodically dangerous, and perpetually fascinating.
—Anika Burgess
july 17, Literary Hub, 17 July 2025
These prompts are being updated daily at the time of writing, and their evolution is a fascinating case study in itself.
—CBS News, 15 July 2025
What’s fascinating is all of this can easily be scaled up to future, bigger models in XOTO’s lineup, expanding its market reach even further.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
The contrast between ancient history and modern life was fascinating.
—Soo Kim, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
Adjective
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The Cubs became an appealing destination for Bowa because of two people in the organization: former Phillies manager and then-Cubs general manager Dallas Green and former Phillies coach and then-Cubs manager Lee Elia.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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This movie felt your pain and offered an appealing fantasy in which a few endearing numbskulls could somehow get their act together and stun the world.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting part of the sale is that Bezos has typically done this to direct more capital to other endeavors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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What seemed interesting in the moment was that it has been well known for years that Miami natives Machado and Jay are close friends from way back.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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The first panel featured a bilingual conversation between Straw Hat Goofy, a U.S.-based anime creator known for his charismatic anime commentary and film reviews, and Shinnosuke, a creator from Japan known for introducing films, television dramas, and anime.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Launched this past February ahead of the Berlinale by Sideshow co-founding executive Jason Hellerstein, 1-2 Special has launched with a suite of intriguing buys this year.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
15 July 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Don’t miss these insights from CNBC PRO Berkshire Hathaway is underperforming after Buffett's exit news, now trails the S&P 500 This is one of the most attractive opportunities for income, Vanguard says.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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The characters themselves make for an exceptionally engaging series.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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For instance, slowing your pace just enough to let key points land and adding variation to your pitch makes your message more engaging and credible.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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