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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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as in charmed
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Recent Examples of fascinated
Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2025
Every little detail about her fascinated me—her toys, her tiny clothes, her sleeping rhythms.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
And if you’re not convinced by any of the testimony, you might be morbidly fascinated by the performance art of watching so many allegedly serious people would go on the record about such things.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
But 12 years later, her own fate remains unknown — a source of fascinated public speculation, and personal obsession for Riley’s older sister Mia (Camille Sullivan).
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
According to Schechter’s book, Gein was indeed aware of and fascinated by Jorgensen, thanks to the extensive media coverage of her transition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Outdoor lore fascinated Ronnie.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Levy, for his part, does seem honestly fascinated and a little cowed by spending time with William, but that humility feels just as weird.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels have always fascinated those drawn to the strange and the macabre.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout that time, Frédéric Boucheron was fascinated by the natural world — a passion Poulit‑Duquesne and Choisne continue today, visible in collections featuring feather motifs, fluid forms and other designs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Gary only read what fascinated him.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
One of the things that fascinated Arquette about Maggie was her slow, tragic realization of her husband’s true nature.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The missing bust had fascinated me since my own visit to Morrison’s grave in December of 1988.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
That discovery opened a world of luxury candles, leading me to discover storied fragrance houses like Trudon and Astier de Villatte, fascinated by their intricate scent pyramids and captivating descriptions.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
My son is studying classics and classic archeology, so both of us [are fascinated].
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2025
Every little detail about her fascinated me—her toys, her tiny clothes, her sleeping rhythms.
—Literary Hub, 21 Oct. 2025
And if you’re not convinced by any of the testimony, you might be morbidly fascinated by the performance art of watching so many allegedly serious people would go on the record about such things.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 16 Oct. 2025
But 12 years later, her own fate remains unknown — a source of fascinated public speculation, and personal obsession for Riley’s older sister Mia (Camille Sullivan).
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025
The bearded vulture, a large bird of prey with an unusual diet consisting primarily of bones, has long fascinated ornithologists.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2025
According to Schechter’s book, Gein was indeed aware of and fascinated by Jorgensen, thanks to the extensive media coverage of her transition.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Outdoor lore fascinated Ronnie.
—Jim Moore, Outdoor Life, 8 Oct. 2025
Levy, for his part, does seem honestly fascinated and a little cowed by spending time with William, but that humility feels just as weird.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
After spending a quarter-century in journalism covering politics and foreign affairs, Oppenheim, who also wrote the Netflix miniseries Zero Day, explains he’s always been fascinated by the way institutions handle crises and respond under pressure.
—Jake Kring-Schreifels, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
Dreams are a concept that humans have been fascinated with deciphering for thousands of years.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels have always fascinated those drawn to the strange and the macabre.
—Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 Oct. 2025
Throughout that time, Frédéric Boucheron was fascinated by the natural world — a passion Poulit‑Duquesne and Choisne continue today, visible in collections featuring feather motifs, fluid forms and other designs.
—Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2025
Gary only read what fascinated him.
—Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
One of the things that fascinated Arquette about Maggie was her slow, tragic realization of her husband’s true nature.
—H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The missing bust had fascinated me since my own visit to Morrison’s grave in December of 1988.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
That discovery opened a world of luxury candles, leading me to discover storied fragrance houses like Trudon and Astier de Villatte, fascinated by their intricate scent pyramids and captivating descriptions.
—Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Verb
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Yet there also were visible moments where Gordon’s explosion, the hops that spoiled and delighted us, didn’t look the same.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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While many dogs can jump onto the couch with ease (and take up far more space than necessary), a two-legged canine has delighted internet viewers with her unusual way of getting comfy.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And if the team cannot reestablish its identity soon, Game 5 will be the home finale for a season that so recently seemed so charmed.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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As Orlean jots down that last bit, Laroche looks shocked—but also a little charmed.—
Jennifer Wilson,
New Yorker,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Archaeologist Mechael Osband said the column drums were laid along a path in the village, which intrigued excavators.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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The results, at the crossroads between fashion and art, intrigued Murakami.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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White, who competed in Seasons 14 and 18 of the show with his father, is thrilled by the prospect, noting Sweeney’s physicality but also her ability to play the social game.—
Tatiana Siegel,
Variety,
27 Oct. 2025
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But Schwartzman was thrilled by designing and creating an idea and ultimately turning it into something tangible.—
Ilana Kaplan,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Raised in New York, Donnelly immersed herself in musical theater from a young age before breaking out on screen as cheerleader Addison Wells in Disney’s Zombies franchise.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Hinds immersed himself in art study and spent decades as a teacher, a musician playing African drums and a performer of traditional dance.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Mendelson couldn't be more excited for a new audience to learn about the legend who rewrote Hollywood's rules, captivated crowds and devoted her platform to the AIDS crisis.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Sophia Loren has long captivated audiences with her regal beauty and arresting onscreen presence.—
Juliana Ukiomogbe,
Architectural Digest,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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