can I say this way
I know some adjectives do not have comparative degree, such as "terrible", "fascinating", "excellent", "perfect".

But Can I say "as terrible as", "as fascinating as"? for example

1. My story is not as fascinating as yours.
2. This place is as terrible as that.

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can I say this way
I know some adjectives do not have comparative degree, such as "terrible", "fascinating", "excellent", "perfect".

But Can I say "as terrible as", "as fascinating as"? for example

1. My story is not as fascinating as yours.
2. This place is as terrible as that.

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yep, you can!

However, "this place is as terrible as that" isn't correct, you have to specify what "that" is in order to compare something to it (e.g "this place is as terrible as the previous place we went to")

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Just a note:
Even though many adjectives shouldn't have a comparative degree, in casual usage, you will hear people say "less terrible," "more unique," "most excellent," "less fascinating,"  etc.
No one will blink if you say "My story is less fascinating than yours."

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Both examples you gave are correct.

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