- present participle of fascinate.
fascinating
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To fight the industry’s double standards, she created a wealth of her own, making Madonna impossible to pin down and thus endlessly fascinating.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
The fascinating tale of how the U.S. earned its reputation for decadent fried food: Quick, close your eyes and think of the most American dish you can.
From Slate • Jul. 6, 2026
Isabella Silvers, whose weekly newsletter Mixed Messages explores "the mixed-race experience", said London was a fascinating city.
From BBC • Jul. 5, 2026
The three earliest surviving tarot decks are the stars here, and make for a fascinating history and a sumptuous visual feast.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
That my grandfather had to is both fascinating and horrifying.
From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh
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