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as in to entice
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 to enchant
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 to interest
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinate
Thierry can be a little cynical about historic buildings in this country compared to the centuries-old architecture in his native France, but he was fascinated by Savannah’s urban planning and construction.
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Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
He’s fascinated by the theory of it, the history of it.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Your Dinosaur Toys Are Wrong (Atlas Obscura) by Andrew Coletti
People have been fascinated by dinosaurs for more than a century.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 11 Feb. 2025
And that also fascinates me, how one piece of clothing can have that many different styles and expressions to it—the wash, the color, the shape, the length, the waist, low slung, high waist, straight leg, wide leg.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
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Frances MacDougall, Southern Living, 17 Feb. 2025
He’s fascinated by the theory of it, the history of it.
—Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2025
Your Dinosaur Toys Are Wrong (Atlas Obscura) by Andrew Coletti
People have been fascinated by dinosaurs for more than a century.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 11 Feb. 2025
And that also fascinates me, how one piece of clothing can have that many different styles and expressions to it—the wash, the color, the shape, the length, the waist, low slung, high waist, straight leg, wide leg.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinate
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Instead, General Catalyst is in rapid expansion mode — trying to build the sort of diversified, fee-generating asset base that would entice Wall Street analysts to use firms like Blackstone as comps.—
Dan Primack,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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But the black-and-white film about two Black couples, played by the same actors, living in Chicago during two different time periods, didn’t entice distributors.—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
28 Feb. 2025
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Visit during sunrise or sunset for enchanting views of Christoffelberg.—
Curaçao Tourist Board,
AFAR Media,
26 Feb. 2025
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The competition’s ultimate underdog story belongs to Calais and the team of talented and spirited fourth-tier part-timers who enchanted the whole of France by battling their way to the final in 2000.—
Tom Williams,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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As this strategy becomes more widespread, expect influential people to be inundated with similar requests (so if this strategy interests you, get started now).—
Nick Brown,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Nothing and nobody could have interested George more than Ahmet did.—
Ian Frazier,
The New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2025
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Since 1986, Dolores and Lupe Mendez have been delighting South Siders with soul-satisfying breakfast tacos and other early-morning staples like huevos rancheros.—
Edmund Tijerina,
Bon Appétit,
27 Feb. 2025
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The players’ receptiveness to the nickname delights Liam.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Feb. 2025
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If there’s anything as close to the physical comedy highs of Fourth Grade Talent Show, I will be thrilled.—
Andy Hoglund,
EW.com,
9 Mar. 2025
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The Rise of the Self-Directed AI At first, the implications seem thrilling.—
Craig S. Smith,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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His decision to include Brown — not just via a sample, but by crediting him — will certainly intrigue many younger listeners, and potentially turn them onto Brown’s discography.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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If you’re intrigued by Buddhist philosophy or the neuroscience of mindfulness, geek out.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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Europe’s Best Natural UNESCO Sites For Breathtaking Views The inspiration behind visiting these iconic landmarks is often sparked by captivating photographs that highlight the breathtaking natural beauty.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The iconic Mexican band will visit six cities between June and July, where fans will be able to enjoy their musical legacy that continues to captivate audiences around the world.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
27 Feb. 2025
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Adrien Brody’s László Tóth is a Holocaust survivor battling for postwar equilibrium with a determination and wit that keeps us gripped.—
Raven Smith,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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The song, released last Friday (Feb. 21) via Reach Records, showcases raw storytelling over gripping horns and acoustic guitar interplay.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinate. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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