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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
Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Why has stock car racing always fascinated Americans?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
People just are fascinated by them, to listen to them.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Comer was also fascinated by her research, and in particular attitudes to the body and soul during the Middle Ages.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Jackson was fascinated, however, by the reference.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Anyone interested in the physical side of pre-CG large-scale filmmaking will be fascinated by close-up glimpses of movie magic, like the transformation of the Spanish landscape into snowbound Russia for Doctor Zhivago or the construction of an entire Irish coastal village for Ryan’s Daughter.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Americans have always been fascinated by fast cars, and that fact is prominently displayed when thousands of people pack tightly into speedways around the country to watch NASCAR races.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Within the hobby, what has really fascinated me is the arms race on social media between all the various strap companies, all desperately racing to be first to market with conversion kits to turn these AP Swatches into wearable wristwatches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
She is fascinated by the interrelation of sound and fragrance when co-diffused — or broadcast — through space.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Case owned one of the few pianos in town, and the instrument greatly fascinated Powell.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Adjective
Osaka finds fashion fun, and her fans remain fascinated with her designs.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Shaina was fascinated by Greek mythology but disturbed by the concept of other Gods.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—CBS News, 26 May 2026
But by age 11, Rollins became fascinated with the saxophone, and persuaded his parents to buy him one — an alto.
—ABC News, 25 May 2026
Why has stock car racing always fascinated Americans?
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
People just are fascinated by them, to listen to them.
—David Remnick, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
Comer was also fascinated by her research, and in particular attitudes to the body and soul during the Middle Ages.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Jackson was fascinated, however, by the reference.
—Mike Wass, Variety, 20 May 2026
Verb
But he’s always been fascinated by this heroine’s story.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
The combined disgust, discomfort, ignorance, and fascination with our Indigeneity that unsettled my aunties and fascinated my cousins made more sense to me.
—Literary Hub, 28 May 2026
While the remote learning time during the COVID pandemic was challenging for many students, Ashlyn Duran used it to learn more about a subject that fascinated her.
—Amy Stark Shireman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026
Anyone interested in the physical side of pre-CG large-scale filmmaking will be fascinated by close-up glimpses of movie magic, like the transformation of the Spanish landscape into snowbound Russia for Doctor Zhivago or the construction of an entire Irish coastal village for Ryan’s Daughter.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2026
Americans have always been fascinated by fast cars, and that fact is prominently displayed when thousands of people pack tightly into speedways around the country to watch NASCAR races.
—Keith Laing, USA Today, 23 May 2026
Within the hobby, what has really fascinated me is the arms race on social media between all the various strap companies, all desperately racing to be first to market with conversion kits to turn these AP Swatches into wearable wristwatches.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
She is fascinated by the interrelation of sound and fragrance when co-diffused — or broadcast — through space.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Case owned one of the few pianos in town, and the instrument greatly fascinated Powell.
—Arkansas Online, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
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Like all of Wilson’s work, herein lies a feast of charmed imagery.—
Classical Music Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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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
Verb
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An early example of internet-viral fame, the then-47-year-old unemployed charity worker from rural Scotland delighted viewers and judges with her powerful, angelic voice and charm.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Torres continues to show great flair in writing for Oscar winners, though, with Portman playing a mother delighted by her daughter’s interest in a step-child doll to torment.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 May 2026
Verb
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But Crowther’s sleuthing determines that Joyce’s novel was a regular companion of hers, and she was particularly enchanted with Molly Bloom’s closing soliloquy.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2026
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The march always enchanted and created a fervent buzz that enveloped the town, driving to them a ready audience.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
Verb
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To my surprise, that interested him—most men wouldn’t have wanted to hear about it.—
Joyce Johnson,
New Yorker,
23 May 2026
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Around the same time, Barwick and his then-student, Peter Haine, independently came up with a slightly different definition in order to answer a particular question in category theory that interested them.—
Konstantin Kakaes,
Quanta Magazine,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Although ranching operations have changed over the last few decades, the same authentic cowboy experiences that first captivated Harvey still await visitors to Wyoming.—
Matt Alderton,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The setting is an unidentified town in Ohio in the early 1970s, a rec center that plays host to a weekly meeting of seven women, all walks of life, who are intrigued by this new talk of Women’s Liberation and consciousness-raising.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
26 May 2026
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The way they’re being listened to, the way a judge might nod at them or laugh at them or look intrigued by them.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Fans of Madix will also be thrilled to know that starting Friday, May 29, Peacock subscribers will have the option to choose Madix as their Peacock avatar on the streaming service.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
29 May 2026
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While Off Campus only has two seasons confirmed so far, fans seem thrilled that Allie and Dean are next on the list.—
Kenneal Patterson,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Some of the above selects can be immersed as deep as 100 meters without any harm done.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Both Newman-Thomas and Audouy immersed themselves in period research for the Alamo prologue, which didn’t have a date or location specified in the script.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
27 May 2026
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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