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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
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Among the Bay Area’s many fascinating day trips, a botanical garden is a special experience, given our Mediterranean climate.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 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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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
Among the Bay Area’s many fascinating day trips, a botanical garden is a special experience, given our Mediterranean climate.
—Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 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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The squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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For the fourth phase, focused on distinguishing the home’s front and back entrances and installing an appealing garden visible from the front windows, Sterman challenged herself to do something different.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
19 May 2026
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So there's a very famous example of Fidel Castro inviting Ted Turner down to Cuba and charming him and then being on the program.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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That studio bosses of today don’t care about enchanting audiences.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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And while the company presented more data on that drug Tuesday, showing promising first-line and combination data on daraxonrasib, scientists also showed in another session intriguing preclinical data on a completely new compound that may represent what comes after the current lineup.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
21 Apr. 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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Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The actors are warm, charismatic, and emotionally present.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Beyond his cachet, which reportedly attracted other suitors like the Toronto Maple Leafs, the 61-year-old Laviolette has long employed a forward-thinking, engaging and offensively aggressive style.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Ramirez, never more engaging, invests an attractive and more carefree alternative, while Farthing may be less exciting but still someone who clearly loves Ivy, despite a rockier relationship that nevertheless is a viable path to take.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
5 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That does sound enticing for a brand that became the first Chinese carmaker to exceed 1 million sales in Europe.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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