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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
Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
This is one fascinating cat; Gildert holds a Ph.D from the University of Birmingham, UK, on the effects of superconductivity in quantum computers.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Photo : Maxim Boats Maxim 43 The two-cabin Maxim 43 is a fascinating design from Barcelona.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
How the selection committee sifts through that will be fascinating.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.
—Daniel Wine, CNN, 22 Jan. 2025
This is one fascinating cat; Gildert holds a Ph.D from the University of Birmingham, UK, on the effects of superconductivity in quantum computers.
—New Atlas, 22 Jan. 2025
Photo : Maxim Boats Maxim 43 The two-cabin Maxim 43 is a fascinating design from Barcelona.
—Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
How the selection committee sifts through that will be fascinating.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinating
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Kitsch regrouped and found a far more interesting path, playing film and TV roles that captured the heartland sensibilities and vulnerabilities that made the Dillon Panthers’ #33 so appealing, the rough-and-tumble Texas kid with a heart of gold.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2025
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Games that employ cutting-edge technology are very appealing.—
Andrew Webster,
The Verge,
24 Jan. 2025
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But that doesn’t mean that Bennu hasn’t all at once become one of the most biologically interesting objects in the solar system.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
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And exposition is difficult to make interesting, even in projects requiring far less of it.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Jan. 2025
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If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.—
Hala Mustafa,
Billboard,
31 Jan. 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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But Randall was entirely different; that was attractive.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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On the plus side, making bags is just as easy as with the Nesco and by contrast, Anova’s is much more attractive in a glossy black finish that won’t stick out as much among your more modern appliances.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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Main Events in The Arena The Arena is where Bett’s brightest ideas and most engaging conversations unfold.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That may sound intimidating, but Sharma has a way of making learning super technical and random information about taste very fun and engaging.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinating. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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