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
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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30 June 2026
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30 June 2026
Director David Shadrack Smith dials back to that freewheeling time in his fascinating documentary Public Access, which premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
30 June 2026
History buffs will find the National Atomic Testing Museum fascinating, while Maverick Helicopters offers breathtaking aerial views of the city's glittering landscape.
—
Joe Yogerst,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Director David Shadrack Smith dials back to that freewheeling time in his fascinating documentary Public Access, which premiered in competition at the Sundance Film Festival.
—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
30 June 2026
Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
—
Ile-Ife Okantah,
Vulture,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascinating
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“Fascinating.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascinating. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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