as in charmed
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as in delighted
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 enchanted
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 interested
to hold the attention of
the subject of artificial intelligence fascinates me
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Recent Examples of fascinated
Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The Instagram post quickly gained traction, with viewers fascinated by the layered family dynamics and the grand revelation.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Pell equations fascinated many of the modern era’s greatest mathematical minds, from Pierre de Fermat to Leonhard Euler.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The county’s shift over the last decade from deeply red to a more politically and demographically diverse region has fascinated the public for years.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Verb
As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.
—Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists have been fascinated by hailstone formation for decades, specifically how these icy spheres develop inside storm clouds.
—Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2024
Pop culture has been fascinated with revisiting the music and fashion of the late ’90s and early 2000s for much of the past year.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
North Carolina State PhD student and Paper co-author Haitao Qing told Popular Science he is fascinated by the ways rays and other marine animals propel themselves with remarkable energy efficiency.
—Mack Degeurin, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
The Instagram post quickly gained traction, with viewers fascinated by the layered family dynamics and the grand revelation.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Pell equations fascinated many of the modern era’s greatest mathematical minds, from Pierre de Fermat to Leonhard Euler.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 3 Dec. 2024
The county’s shift over the last decade from deeply red to a more politically and demographically diverse region has fascinated the public for years.
—Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
From the ages of 5 to 15, I was captivated by baseball cards, fascinated by their value appreciation and the prospect of selling them.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
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Though Enrico’s wife looks dutifully charmed, the man himself is made uncomfortable by Nino’s obnoxiousness and the bluntness of his ambition.Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2024
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Consider what left fielder Jurickson Profar said late Tuesday after hitting a decisive three-run homer in a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins that marked San Diego’s 32nd comeback win in an increasingly charmed season.Dennis Lin, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
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Taylor Swift has enchanted fans again.Daysia Tolentino, NBC News, 4 Dec. 2024
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The song radiates good energy and the late Mayfield’s vocals have enchanted so many in the past half-decade since its release.Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024
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Emeralds have, for centuries, captivated empires, royals, and the generally well-heeled and powerful.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2024
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Her confidence and adaptability not only pushed her limits, but also captivated audiences, proving her versatility as an artist.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Even though the findings still have to undergo peer review, scientists are thrilled with the new work.Gayoung Lee, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Dec. 2024
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Former receiver Marlon Williams, who played for the Knights from 2017-20, was thrilled about Milton’s return.Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Dec. 2024
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But the Mets had indicated to Holmes during their meeting with him that they were intrigued by his potential as a starting pitcher.Will Sammon, The Athletic, 7 Dec. 2024
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If the hostel employee was intrigued by this unidentified man, then so were many others who caught a better glimpse of him.Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 5 Dec. 2024
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They’re obviously enticed by how far this might go.David Pierce, The Verge, 5 Dec. 2024
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Multiple post-Thanksgiving sales events keep shoppers enticed after Black Friday, including Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, which the National Retail Federation’s online arm designated in 2005.Chris Morris, Fortune, 29 Nov. 2024
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And they should be immersed in the interviewing process to find the best person for the job.Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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With the ability to see through the eyes of the robot, hear its environment, and even talk in their own voice, operators are fully immersed.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.EW Staff Published, EW.com, 20 Sep. 2024
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This is more like a bewitched hell.Dodie Kazanjian, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2022
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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