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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Whether furry pets, farmyard animals, or creatures of the wild, animal antics are endlessly fascinating.
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
And what was so fascinating was that (with the exception of Michaela) nobody took their ouster personally.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
There are a raft of fascinating characters such as Steve Holland, the son of a judge who was sent ricin letters, who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for 15 years and was also a funeral home owner accused by Curtis of selling body parts.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As for the autographs in and around the pool — the most fascinating stop on the Rave's haunted holidays tour — O'Connell said that began organically.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
And what was so fascinating was that (with the exception of Michaela) nobody took their ouster personally.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 12 Dec. 2024
There are a raft of fascinating characters such as Steve Holland, the son of a judge who was sent ricin letters, who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives for 15 years and was also a funeral home owner accused by Curtis of selling body parts.
—Peter White, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
As for the autographs in and around the pool — the most fascinating stop on the Rave's haunted holidays tour — O'Connell said that began organically.
—Piet Levy, Journal Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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