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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What's particularly fascinating is how impolite behaviors can cascade through organizations.
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Weise: This was actually really fascinating to me.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Audience responses were fascinating, says Hanakova, if sometimes troubling.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Bernard Marr, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
Elizabeth Weise: This was actually really fascinating to me.
—Taylor Wilson, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Audience responses were fascinating, says Hanakova, if sometimes troubling.
—Will Tizard, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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