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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
Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Watching which of the pair comes out on top this year is going to be fascinating.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
These can be just as fascinating as a peak-level match, if not as pretty — a fierce battle, a compelling tussle, an exhibition of the mental toll the sport can take on players.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, Winegar has no definitive answer to why there is a strong and fascinating bond between women and their horses.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
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Yet, as captured in this fascinating documentary, his life and on-set persona were messy,
complicated, and unforgettable.
—Katcy Stephan, Variety, 16 Apr. 2025
Watching which of the pair comes out on top this year is going to be fascinating.
—ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2025
These can be just as fascinating as a peak-level match, if not as pretty — a fierce battle, a compelling tussle, an exhibition of the mental toll the sport can take on players.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
In the end, Winegar has no definitive answer to why there is a strong and fascinating bond between women and their horses.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
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Stronger enforcement of equal pay laws, pay transparency regulations, a higher minimum wage, policies to align school and work schedules, and again, paid leave could all make being a working mother a more equitable—and therefore appealing—experience.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Apr. 2025
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Studies suggest their vibrant color makes food more appealing and could even increase appetite.—
Sony Salzman,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2025
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Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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With < 2 months until the end of June, investors can look forward to some interesting catalysts in the weeks ahead.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2025
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One of my favorites of the important supporting cast is the charismatic Chinese couple who runs two shops in town and provides material support to the twins’ efforts to start their juke joint — Grace (Li Jun Li) and Bow Chow (Yao), who have an adolescent daughter, Lisa (Helena Hu).—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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Nazareth Hassan’s dark psycho-comedy Practice, about a group of independent thinkers who slowly give themselves over to a charismatic leader, will also run at the midtown theater from October through December.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Apr. 2025
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The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Plus, with Allen valuing speed and aggression, Williams registers as a highly intriguing prospect.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
24 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
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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These rooms, and the rest of the interior, have just been professionally repainted using attractive colors.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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The difference here, apart from the two-on-two setup, is that the background makes the battles more mysterious and engaging.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Conor Coventry is open, engaging and affable, but one question from The Athletic prompts the former West Ham United youth product to pause for thought.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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