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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
Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, just turned 69 — and her birthday celebration at Berlin Zoo is a fascinating window into what modern animal care can achieve.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
Chiffon cake’s origin story is fascinating, starting with an insurance salesman who moved to Hollywood, and ending in classic capitalism (the inventor ultimately sold his formula to General Mills).
—Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity, just turned 69 — and her birthday celebration at Berlin Zoo is a fascinating window into what modern animal care can achieve.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 13 Apr. 2026
Verb
Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
—Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
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In an era of AI, promising to save companies cash by automating white-collar jobs, the use of chatbots for guidance may be an appealing alternative to firms no longer willing or able to shell out for consultants.—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Home Depot is running a bunch of appealing deals on Makita tools as part of its Spring Black Friday fire sale right now.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
9 Apr. 2026
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Time will tell, but at the very least this should be the most interesting season of baseball at PNC Park in a long, long time.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Also interesting is that the characters have no faces, in keeping with Dakota art tradition, as is the background of ledger paper.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, while charming your money sector, Venus will clash with Pluto in your 11th house of society (April 3), creating friction or tense conversations with friends around finances or self-worth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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If your Valentine loves sliders, celebrate by charming your sweetie at the burger joint known for its tiny burgers.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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The face enchanting enough to gain entry into this party of the Four Hundred.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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This enchanting 500-year-old Grade II cottage is set in 12 acres of mature gardens and land – including paddocks, a kitchen garden, and access with frontage on the River Arun (including fishing rights), ideal for kayaking and other water pursuits.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
20 Feb. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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Ultimately, Odom comes off as a charismatic but troubled figure who still faces an uncertain future.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Both species are highly charismatic megafauna.—
Andrew Freedman,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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Not to be outdone, the Tuscany Active Culinary Walking & Hiking Tour in Italy features wine sipping, a cooking class led by an engaging Italian chef, and plenty of strolling through the countryside.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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The Rancho Santa Fe Community Center continues its long‑standing commitment to serving local families through inclusive, engaging, and community‑driven programming.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2026
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People tend to find that enticing, but nothing works that quickly, completely and simply.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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Florida has been enticing companies in recent years to consider the state not just for launching their space hardware, but for building it.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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