fascinating
adjective
fas·ci·nat·ing
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-tiŋ 
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
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the fascinating cities and peoples of central Asia have been intriguing travelers at least since the time of Marco Polo
the fascinating—but dubious—legend that Pocahontas rescued John Smith from certain death
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Trial and Error Sea Level offers a fascinating account of how science is often a piecemeal undertaking of trial and error.
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Gates is a fascinating emerging figure in the industry, recognizable to cinephiles for her brief turns in Twin Peaks: The Return, Uncut Gems, and Challengers as the poor woman in estate law who matches with Patrick Zweig on Tinder, as well as being the granddaughter of screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Damari Brown is the top nickel option at the moment.
▪ Backups: That battle for two starting boundary jobs will be the most fascinating of the offseason, with all four having the credentials and the talent to be Power 5 starters.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Kicking off with the Italian city of Ravenna, this week-long excursion highlights fascinating destinations across the Mediterranean, with Sarandë, Malta, and Catania all gracing the itinerary — but of course, the most incredible festivities take place far beyond the shore.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Gates is a fascinating emerging figure in the industry, recognizable to cinephiles for her brief turns in Twin Peaks: The Return, Uncut Gems, and Challengers as the poor woman in estate law who matches with Patrick Zweig on Tinder, as well as being the granddaughter of screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 23 Jan. 2025
Damari Brown is the top nickel option at the moment.
▪ Backups: That battle for two starting boundary jobs will be the most fascinating of the offseason, with all four having the credentials and the talent to be Power 5 starters.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 22 Jan. 2025
Kicking off with the Italian city of Ravenna, this week-long excursion highlights fascinating destinations across the Mediterranean, with Sarandë, Malta, and Catania all gracing the itinerary — but of course, the most incredible festivities take place far beyond the shore.
—Jared Ranahan, Travel + Leisure, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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