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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
Yoo is fascinated by how Love Is Blind might fare in Korea.
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
At the moment, Philadelphia fascinates me most, a Play-In team that has enough talent to make a run to the finals.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Periwinkle the Clown Sequeira was also fascinated by the character of Periwinkle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Once he became established as a writer, Cartwright started Ten Year Town to bring to light the feeling of community that fascinated him on that first Red Door visit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 7 May 2026
At the moment, Philadelphia fascinates me most, a Play-In team that has enough talent to make a run to the finals.
—Chris Branch, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Periwinkle the Clown Sequeira was also fascinated by the character of Periwinkle.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 4 May 2026
Once he became established as a writer, Cartwright started Ten Year Town to bring to light the feeling of community that fascinated him on that first Red Door visit.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinate
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Lifting the interest rates paid for deposits that banks park at the Fed would entice lenders to divert dollars from checking and savings accounts to the Central Bank, curbing the loan portfolios that fuel expenditures across the economy.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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But to get there, Kalshi and Polymarket need to entice market-makers like Citadel Securities and Jane Street to take the other side of whatever bet these platforms’ vibe-surfing users want to make.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
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The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Artemis 2 enchanted the world in the beginning of April, when its crew of four astronauts flew a 10-day mission around the moon and back to Earth.—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
8 May 2026
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Despite speculation, there has been no hard evidence to suggest the Celtics will look to trade Jaylen Brown (who likely would interest the Heat).—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That agenda should interest Washington.—
Daniel Benaim,
Time,
18 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Joseph Howlett,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
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Good times with children will delight you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 May 2026
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The video plays behind the band in concert, a visual complement to the delectable groove, and its concept is one that Rhodes is thrilled to discuss.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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No visitor ever left the carnival less than thrilled.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The allure of fame certainly intrigues, but the financial potential remains hard to ignore.—
Jacqueline Jevtich,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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Even at a new track without a prominent horse, many respondents say they’re still intrigued by Saturday’s event.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
14 May 2026
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Despite tallying just one win since 2016, McGregor has remained the promotion’s most popular star, and his regularly teased returns have captivated the sport’s storylines.—
Mark Puleo,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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The maneuver, expected for today (May 15) marks a crucial moment in the Psyche's six-year voyage through space to a captivating asteroid of the same name.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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April’s inflation rate means prices are now rising faster than wages for the first time since 2023, which could aggravate the affordability crisis that has already been gripping consumers.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
12 May 2026
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“Fascinate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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