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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
Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
But Death’s arrival also brought a fascinating gravity to everything happening to the coven.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024
This book by Gross, a historian based at Emory University, was a revelation to me for uncovering the fascinating, messy story of Tabbs, a formerly enslaved woman, probable fraudster, and murderer in 1880s Philadelphia.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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From that point on, American elections became a very fascinating subject for the Chinese elite.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
But Death’s arrival also brought a fascinating gravity to everything happening to the coven.
—Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2024
This book by Gross, a historian based at Emory University, was a revelation to me for uncovering the fascinating, messy story of Tabbs, a formerly enslaved woman, probable fraudster, and murderer in 1880s Philadelphia.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 31 Oct. 2024
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
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This trend could reflect investor caution as higher yields make safer investments like bonds more appealing relative to equities.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Governments are also encouraging sustainable construction through tax incentives, which makes these investments even more appealing.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncharismatic challenger: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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The progressive automaker now has attractive EVs in every corner of the U.S. market, and the return of an improved Chevy Bolt will add to that diversity.Peter Douglas, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Turn on newer features Recent iOS and Android updates include a number of new functions designed to make thefts less attractive.Kelvin Chan, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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Having different roles and environments keeps work fresh and engaging, helping reduce the risk of job burnout from monotonous routines.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With the goal of creating a fun and engaging way to showcase and educate those at the Orlando, Florida, conference, Impulse used its technology to drive foot traffic to the NARS booth.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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