fascinating
adjective
fas·ci·nat·ing
ˈfas-ˌnā-tiŋ 
ˈfa-sə-ˌnā-
: extremely interesting or charming : captivating
a fascinating documentary
gave a fascinating account of the expedition
Synonyms
Examples of fascinating in a Sentence
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
Recent Examples on the Web
Some of them happen upon an empty campsite; watching Keough’s character confront a mirror for the first time is fascinating.
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Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Directed by Jesse Washington, the film will examine the fascinating, frequently contentious relationship between hip-hop and the presidency.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
The Iranian narrative during the attack was fascinating, as was its audacity.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The spring is just about over, and the Miami Hurricanes provided a glimpse at some of their most fascinating new additions this week.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The second part of your question is equally fascinating: Will the courts lift the existing eligibility clock?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Another fascinating insight into the business of distributing and monetizing content is how social media is shifting the power of distribution from creators to the platforms’ algorithms.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The National Weather Service’s outpost in Boise, Idaho, posted a fascinating video on X showing the solar eclipse crossing the south-central United States.
—Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Work is part of our identity here in a way that people from other countries find at turns fascinating and pathological.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 17 Apr. 2024
Directed by Jesse Washington, the film will examine the fascinating, frequently contentious relationship between hip-hop and the presidency.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2024
The Iranian narrative during the attack was fascinating, as was its audacity.
—Gadi Ezra, TIME, 15 Apr. 2024
The spring is just about over, and the Miami Hurricanes provided a glimpse at some of their most fascinating new additions this week.
—Susan Miller Degnan, Miami Herald, 12 Apr. 2024
The second part of your question is equally fascinating: Will the courts lift the existing eligibility clock?
—Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024
Another fascinating insight into the business of distributing and monetizing content is how social media is shifting the power of distribution from creators to the platforms’ algorithms.
—Nick Kasmik, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The National Weather Service’s outpost in Boise, Idaho, posted a fascinating video on X showing the solar eclipse crossing the south-central United States.
—Maura Barrett, NBC News, 8 Apr. 2024
Work is part of our identity here in a way that people from other countries find at turns fascinating and pathological.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 5 Apr. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 20 Apr. 2024.
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