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fascinate

[fas-uh-neyt] / ˈfæs əˌneɪt /


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He’s a student of life as much as he is filmmaking, a humanist who forges connections with spectacular sights of the things that frighten and fascinate us the most.

From Salon Jun. 28, 2026

In Italy, where she has no public role, Catherine seemed to fascinate people.

From BBC May 14, 2026

Or is it only the archetypal Oedipus and Antigone who fascinate us?

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

But the subject also appears to fascinate him.

From Barron's Oct. 30, 2025

Her neighbors despise the creatures that fascinate her.

From "The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed Science" by Joyce Sidman

The American experiment in liberty fascinates Jimmy, and his papers and magazines reflected that.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 20, 2026

But there is no denying how much she fascinates the public and how much that can bring attention to causes.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

“I’ve done it 62 years. It still fascinates me,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 23, 2026

The Pamir -- "a very special place... the roof of the world" -- particularly fascinates scientists, Stocker said, because it is a climatic crossroads, redirecting moist air from Europe towards the Indian subcontinent.

From Barron's Nov. 7, 2025

But she is cruel because she doesn’t care what she does, as long as it fascinates her.

From "Insurgent" by Veronica Roth

"People are also fascinated with our little walled allotment, I call that my mini woodland," she said.

From BBC Jul. 29, 2026

Bryan Henderson, 38, is likewise fascinated by the newcomer.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

This material belongs to the class of strange metals, which have long fascinated physicists because they display unusual quantum properties that remain only partly understood.

From Science Daily Jul. 8, 2026

Throughout the interview, both sides seem genuinely fascinated by the conversation they are having — the earnestness of their encounter lends it an unexpectedly comedic tone at times.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 7, 2026

She is fascinated with the cabin and with Captain Smith’s belongings.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone

It is fascinating to see how a character like Alonso, with 15 major titles, deals with a rare disappointment.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

But it is those very moves that make Murashige fascinating as both a historical figure and a film character.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

As we reach the peak of this summer, listen to the latest Decoder Ring for a fascinating investigation into our changing attitudes toward sun exposure.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Here’s something I find fascinating: The architecture of the plan often shows that parents do trust their kids — they’re leaving them significant assets.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Because the study at Gombe has lasted for so many years, we have learned many fascinating things about chimpanzee behavior.

From "My Life with the Chimpanzees" by Jane Goodall




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