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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
Armond White, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
The Lego Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle is filled with authentic details, fascinating features and classic comic-book action — from the New York taxi cab outside to the penthouse office of the Bugle's Editor in Chief, J. Jonah Jameson, who is also one of the exclusive Minifigures to this set.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The very fact that these fascinating people—as well as a Russian developer!—all had a stake in Tetris intrigued me all the more.
—Henk Rogers, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Each level presents a fascinating new puzzle, navigable through a precise combination of air-dashes, double jumps, and a world-specific wrinkle built into the architecture.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Both fascinating and infuriating, Henry Fonda for President, by Austrian filmmaker Alexander Horwath, examines the dark-browed, blue-eyed stoic Hollywood actor Henry Fonda as more politically significant than his infamously radical daughter, Jane.
—Armond White, National Review, 4 Apr. 2025
The Lego Marvel Spider-Man Daily Bugle is filled with authentic details, fascinating features and classic comic-book action — from the New York taxi cab outside to the penthouse office of the Bugle's Editor in Chief, J. Jonah Jameson, who is also one of the exclusive Minifigures to this set.
—Paul Brett, Space.com, 4 Apr. 2025
The very fact that these fascinating people—as well as a Russian developer!—all had a stake in Tetris intrigued me all the more.
—Henk Rogers, Time, 3 Apr. 2025
Each level presents a fascinating new puzzle, navigable through a precise combination of air-dashes, double jumps, and a world-specific wrinkle built into the architecture.
—Luke Winkie, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
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When the Heat acquired Andrew Wiggins in the Jimmy Butler trade, one of his appealing qualities was his durability.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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Extended Collegiate Careers: With the appealing combination of advanced training facilities and substantial NIL earnings, players may choose to remain in college longer.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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None of these stories have culminated into anything particularly interesting despite the season nearing its final episode.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Along with literary value, purposes instructors noted in choosing specific books included capturing particular moments in history, providing fodder for interesting class discussions and self-exploration, and simply being interesting and entertaining reading for students.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Mar. 2025
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
7 Apr. 2025
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Unlike Frank Langella’s equal parts measured and menacing Paley of the film, Gross’ Paley is a more charismatic, engaging force that plays well to the back row.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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For confection lovers looking for something warm and intriguing, try Chai Épicé with breakfast to kickstart your day.—
Danielle James,
Vogue,
1 Apr. 2025
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Scientists believe the geology of Mars may hold valuable clues about past ancient life, and so the robotic vehicles, controlled remotely from Earth, have slowly navigated the rocky terrain to scoop up and collect intriguing samples.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But in three and a half months, with an engaging blend of hot and cold, Pereira has put Wolves 12 points clear of the bottom three.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
2 Apr. 2025
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To maximize engagement, tailor content according to platform-specific best practices: • Instagram And TikTok: Focus on visually engaging content, reels and stories.—
Kurt Allen,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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