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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Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 7 Feb. 2026
Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 6 Feb. 2026
Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.
—Brian Seibert, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
All of this was fascinating to watch, for a few reasons.
—Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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