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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
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
He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The gray wolf howled, trotted back and forth, and gradually worked closer and closer to the nervous but fascinated caribou.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the publication of an 1858 essay on the coiling of cucumber tendrils by Harvard botanist Asa Gray, Darwin became fascinated by the subject of plant movement.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Controlling kinks with sound may enable adaptive materials Controlling the tiny features known as kinks has long fascinated materials scientists because shifting them can reshape how a material behaves, such as changing which regions are soft or stiff.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another’s Kubrickian overtones are largely confined to Lockjaw’s story line — quite appropriate, as Kubrick was fascinated by how attempts to preserve power structures allowed murder to creep into the seemingly benign cadences of ordinary life.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The history of theater fascinated me too.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
He’d already been fascinated by watching his daughter, Cassidy, play with a dollhouse.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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
He is fascinated by how roads connect and enjoys designing his own imaginative routes and paths.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
The gray wolf howled, trotted back and forth, and gradually worked closer and closer to the nervous but fascinated caribou.
—Frank Glaser, Outdoor Life, 1 Apr. 2026
Following the publication of an 1858 essay on the coiling of cucumber tendrils by Harvard botanist Asa Gray, Darwin became fascinated by the subject of plant movement.
—Andrés Muedano, JSTOR Daily, 25 Mar. 2026
Controlling kinks with sound may enable adaptive materials Controlling the tiny features known as kinks has long fascinated materials scientists because shifting them can reshape how a material behaves, such as changing which regions are soft or stiff.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 22 Mar. 2026
One Battle After Another’s Kubrickian overtones are largely confined to Lockjaw’s story line — quite appropriate, as Kubrick was fascinated by how attempts to preserve power structures allowed murder to creep into the seemingly benign cadences of ordinary life.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
Alicia Johnson, who lives in Onarga in Iroquois County, said she was fascinated by the neighborhood.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Apr. 2026
In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 16 Apr. 2026
The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.
—Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Apr. 2026
Older kids might be fascinated by the artists sketching portraits, while little ones can take in the sights from a stroller.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2026
The history of theater fascinated me too.
—Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The vice president added that he has long been fascinated by the subject and hinted at his interest in reviewing classified information during his time in office.
—Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 28 Mar. 2026
He’d already been fascinated by watching his daughter, Cassidy, play with a dollhouse.
—Eric Boodman, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
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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
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Leodis Jackson leads a charmed little life.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
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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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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
3 Apr. 2026
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Instead, Mila was completely captivated.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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He was particularly intrigued by schizophrenia—the pinnacle of madness and the most complex puzzle of all.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Many people like me — scientists and coffee enthusiasts — were intrigued by a long-term study that found that those who drank multiple cups of coffee a day were less likely to develop dementia.—
Richard M. Ransohoff,
Washington Post,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Rams coach Sean McVay did not seem thrilled with the selection of Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson with the 13th overall pick.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Like Lomu, Jacas was thrilled to receive a call from the Patriots.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Oak Leaf Trail is one of my favorite ways to get immersed in Milwaukee’s beauty.—
Kate Van Dyke,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the speaker's three class-D amplifiers, subwoofers, and both front- and rear-facing tweeters ensure that everyone can get immersed in its soundscape.—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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