as in charmed
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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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Recent Examples of fascinated
Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.
—Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Events that promote autonomous racecars and high performance consumer vehicles are thrilling because speed and competition between vehicles is something that has fascinated people for over a century.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Years later its students, fascinated by the Star of David and other Jewish icons that were part of the building’s architecture, mounted an exhibition of their community’s Jewish origins.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Shirley too described herself as fascinated by other people, stories, and situations.
—Ester Bloom, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Both were fascinated by the captivating visuals.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Having cemented a reputation among locals and international visitors alike, Giacomo Milano has managed to attract a wealthy clientele that’s fascinated by the cultural undercurrent that its locations and menus have to offer, Grossi opined.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.
—Christopher Ferguson, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Check out Pima Air & Space Museum For those fascinated by astronomy and aerospace, the Pima Air & Space Museum is an essential stop along Tucson’s Astro Trail.
—Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 20 Mar. 2025
Friendship stores selling specialty foodstuffs, silks, and Maoist tchotchkes emerged to meet demand from both Chinese immigrants seeking familiar comforts and Americans fascinated by the exotic wares.
—Mark Tseng-Putterman / Made By History, TIME, 10 Mar. 2025
Events that promote autonomous racecars and high performance consumer vehicles are thrilling because speed and competition between vehicles is something that has fascinated people for over a century.
—Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Years later its students, fascinated by the Star of David and other Jewish icons that were part of the building’s architecture, mounted an exhibition of their community’s Jewish origins.
—Ron Grossman, Chicago Tribune, 9 Mar. 2025
Shirley too described herself as fascinated by other people, stories, and situations.
—Ester Bloom, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
Both were fascinated by the captivating visuals.
—Eduardo Tansley, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 2025
Having cemented a reputation among locals and international visitors alike, Giacomo Milano has managed to attract a wealthy clientele that’s fascinated by the cultural undercurrent that its locations and menus have to offer, Grossi opined.
—Martino Carrera, WWD, 20 Feb. 2025
The British journalist and playwright Andrew Halliday was fascinated by these cards, especially one popular card that featured a lady and gentleman walking arm-in-arm up a pathway toward a church.
—Christopher Ferguson, The Conversation, 12 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascinated
Adjective
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Get your Irish on this weekend with a charmed lineup of St. Patrick's Day events.—
Mimi Montgomery,
Axios,
13 Mar. 2025
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The book is thematically framed by the two extremes of contemporary London: the charmed experiences of the elite, leisured classes in the West End and the extreme poverty and indolence of the East End.—
Sarah C. Schaefer,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Others were equally enchanted by Stewart's unexpected skills.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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In the comment section, fans were enchanted by the Only Murders in the Building star's style choice.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Iconic shows like Survivor, Big Brother, The Voice, American Idol, The Challenge, and The Amazing Race have earned high ratings and captivated audiences for years, paving the way and showcasing a diverse array of talent and personalities.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
12 Mar. 2025
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The iconic actor was best known for her iconic role as Brenda Walsh in the teen 1990s drama Beverly Hills 90210, was also one of the leads in Charmed and captivated audiences with her dynamic performances and strong screen presence.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
20 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Parents of college students who are home for the holidays are thrilled.—
Frank Witsil,
Detroit Free Press,
23 Dec. 2024
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That's new, and not everyone is thrilled about it.—
John Tufts,
The Courier-Journal,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens would have to be intrigued if Banks falls in the mid-20s.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
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Traded by the Angels and non-tendered by Atlanta, Canning signed with the Mets because he was intrigued by their successful major-league development of starters last season.—
Tim Britton,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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If Brown is enticed by the chance to see that through, the Chiefs can take advantage and alleviate some of the risk by luring him with some incentives based on playing time.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
7 Mar. 2025
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With more cap space leaguewide than expected, Zucker may be enticed by the idea of hitting free agency coming off a career year.—
Matthew Fairburn,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But by night, Robert immersed himself in a private version of Infinity tricked out to mimic his favorite Star Trek-like TV show and played all-powerful commander to a team of sentient, captive—and miserable—clones of Walton and other co-workers.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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Based on their findings, the authors recommend pouring hot water over your coffee grounds slowly to give the beans more time immersed in the water.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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With a starry coven assembled, make no mistake, this Disney+ series will leave you bewitched, bothered, and Hahn-obsessed.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
20 Sep. 2024
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This is more like a bewitched hell.—
Dodie Kazanjian,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2022
Cite this Entry
“Fascinated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascinated. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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