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verb

present participle of fascinate

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Recent Examples of fascinating
Adjective
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 25 June 2025 The pursuit failed, but Goldwyn’s focus on writers marks a fascinating footnote that contrasts sharply with the famously sour, combative relationship with screenwriters that Hollywood producers would mythically boast throughout the coming decades. Literary Hub, 24 June 2025 Working within Korea’s production system revealed fascinating differences from Hollywood practices. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 June 2025 His working relationship with Smith will be fascinating to track. Tribune Content Agency, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for fascinating
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
Adjective
  • When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
  • Overall, though, the album retains the party vibe and reggaetón base that’s made Cris MJ’s songs so appealing.
    Leila Cobo, Billboard, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.
    Mary Jane Gibson, Rolling Stone, 29 June 2025
  • The charismatic, 46-year-old Moore would be a welcome respite for a party still bedeviled by Biden’s legacy-defining decision to seek reelection despite mental and physical acuity problems.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.
    Hemanth Golla, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • But a series of lousy draft picks and a lack of an attractive infrastructure — that imaginary permanent practice facility is being built any day now! — have kept them from acquiring the sort of superstars that carry teams in crunch time, the kind of difference-makers this town deserves.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.
    Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • By giving you this kind of physical sensation, the experience becomes much more lifelike, making remote collaboration and communication feel even more natural and engaging.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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