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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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
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
As well as being fascinating in and of itself, understanding how tardigrades survive radiation exposure could also help humans do the same.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
The entries are so fascinating, the books themselves have become a highlight of people’s trip.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Chambers narrates his time as an underground Communist activist in the ’30s, a fascinating tale of subterfuge.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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Jackie Wattles, CNN, 25 Oct. 2024
As well as being fascinating in and of itself, understanding how tardigrades survive radiation exposure could also help humans do the same.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
The entries are so fascinating, the books themselves have become a highlight of people’s trip.
—John Carlisle, Detroit Free Press, 24 Oct. 2024
Chambers narrates his time as an underground Communist activist in the ’30s, a fascinating tale of subterfuge.
—Franklin Foer, The Atlantic, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 3 Nov. 2024.
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