fascinate
verb (used with object)
to attract and hold attentively by a unique power, personal charm, unusual nature, or some other special quality; enthrall.
is fascinating
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present progressiveof fascinate (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It is fascinating to see how a character like Alonso, with 15 major titles, deals with a rare disappointment.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
“That is what is fascinating in small-market businesses,” Monroe said.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Schoenbrun’s work is fascinating even if, so far, it’s not for me.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
It is fascinating to me that Thomas, who genuinely feels belittled by every single thing that has ever happened to him, has somehow gotten smaller on the job.
From Slate ● Apr. 17, 2026
I don’t want to seem nosy, but the curving design on the front of the mezuzah is fascinating.
From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
