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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
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 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
With veterans Garett Bolles and Mike McGlinchey both still locked in as 2026 starters, Burke could be a fascinating investment for offensive-line coach Zach Strief.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 24 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
Adjective
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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If Houston wins that one, things start to get really interesting for a 3-0 comeback.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Orlando would scurry to get back in the game and thanks to some lucky breaks in the second half, the Storm were able to make things interesting.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Her suggestion is that Mike try to repair his mistake by charming the guests and asking them not to say anything to Tyler.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 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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It was broadcast worldwide, enchanting some 30 million viewers.—
Francesca Pellegrini,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 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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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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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
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Mercury in your 5th House of Creativity keeps your personal expression active and engaging.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The new guard of creators and brand strategists who have built communities from the ground up know their method is much more effective and engaging than a top-down model.—
Caitlin White,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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His frame and traits are enticing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Middleboro he is charged with one count of witness intimidation and enticing a child under 16.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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