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as in entices
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 enchants
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 intrigues
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinates
This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.
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Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Each, in different ways, fascinates me.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
That singular point of view fascinates me.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
What fascinates me most about this girl gang is the intensity, particularly the narrator’s love for fighting.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
What fascinates me as a writer is what is sometimes left out of the historical record, what gets tucked away in odd places.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
Despite being so vocal, Cudi still retains a mystique quality that fascinates fans.
—Kailyn Brown, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Each, in different ways, fascinates me.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
That singular point of view fascinates me.
—Callum McLennan, Variety, 23 Mar. 2026
What fascinates me most about this girl gang is the intensity, particularly the narrator’s love for fighting.
—Literary Hub, 12 Mar. 2026
How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.
—Tribune News Service, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2026
What fascinates me as a writer is what is sometimes left out of the historical record, what gets tucked away in odd places.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinates
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Borage An annual herb with bright bluish-purple flowers, borage entices important insects to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Martha Stewart,
24 Apr. 2026
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Loot boxes in the crosshairs James alleges Valve entices players to pay for a chance to win a rare virtual item, and that those rare items can be traded for real money in accordance with their rarity.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ella has shades of Holly Hunter's intense, workaholic producer Jane from Brooks' 1987 masterpiece Broadcast News, the smartest person in any room who both exhausts and enchants everyone around her.—
Esther Zuckerman,
Time,
12 Dec. 2025
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By bringing these three gestures together, Killam fashions a method that repairs, strengthens, and re-enchants the invisible social fabric that sustains us.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
27 Nov. 2025
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Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.—
C.W. Cameron,
AJC.com,
1 Feb. 2026
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Fascism, then and now, is masterful at propagating and reinforcing its ideas through an aesthetic that captivates a large number of people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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One of the first big names to sign with Unwell was Earle, who, according to Cooper at the time, has a unique presence that captivates audiences.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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Being on the very limit — that’s what thrills him.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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Abigail is the one who clearly thrills to performance; Shaun consistently orbits her sun, giving the impression of the bearded and bespectacled multi-instrumentalist who’d be happy jamming on the sidelines.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
17 Mar. 2026
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The fact that both CBS News and CNN will be under the new corporate roof, however, makes the involvement of Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf interests a sensitive point.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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If that interests you, read on.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
24 Apr. 2026
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The obvious stork implication of this wallpaper delights me almost as much as its peel-and-stick quality.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
22 Apr. 2026
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Paul McCartney still sells out stadiums and mesmerizes audiences with his charm, charisma and the deepest songbook in pop, but at 83, his voice is more strain than sweetness.—
Marc Ballon,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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During halftime, the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Band mesmerizes the crowd with its military precision and complex formations.—
Kristen Tribe,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Fascinates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinates. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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