- present participle of fascinate.
fascinating
Example Sentences
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The settings do not merely suggest sterility but concentrate the mind on the performers’ fascinating countenances.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
While Johnson’s elasticity as a performer is a bit more contentious, I’ve always found her choices fascinating — oscillating between rom-coms, superhero films and arthouse horror with the bat of a mascara’d eye.
From Salon ● Oct. 9, 2026
In the newly released extended trailer, Attenborough promised to "venture even further" than ever before, describing the ocean as "an endlessly fascinating place".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
It’s all sumptuous to look at, from the movie-star faces to the weird but fascinating interiors of the Vermont mansion, all warm wood and stone accents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Miss Matilda Maddox, you are the wittiest, most fascinating flower to bloom in Baltimore in years.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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