as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children
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Recent Examples of fascination
That’s where my fascination with religious iconography came from.
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Emilia Petrarca, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But our fascination with unicorns goes back much further than that.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Rick and Frank There’s no follow-up to Frank’s monologue about his former fascination with Thai ladyboys.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
In that time, the pair of experienced astronauts have become near-household names, with their ordeal capturing public fascination and later becoming politicized when President Donald Trump decided to weigh in.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Emilia Petrarca, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
But our fascination with unicorns goes back much further than that.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 28 Mar. 2025
Rick and Frank There’s no follow-up to Frank’s monologue about his former fascination with Thai ladyboys.
—Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2025
In that time, the pair of experienced astronauts have become near-household names, with their ordeal capturing public fascination and later becoming politicized when President Donald Trump decided to weigh in.
—Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Netanyahu may remain electorally vulnerable, then, but the electorate will be vulnerable to the appeal of hard-liners.—
Bernard Avishai,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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The standout pieces are the charms, each symbolizing significant moments in her life.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
8 Apr. 2025
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Among the charms selected by Tyla, each holds a significant meaning.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Another new attraction on Sentosa Island is the Sentosa Sensoryscape, an approximately 10-minute-long experiential walk made up of digital light projections and glowing art, which opened in March 2024.—
Nicole Trilivas,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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The park has grown to include over 50 attractions, the most recent being Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, inspired by The Princess and the Frog.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This expensive, insider reputation is undoubtedly part of the allure for superficial LA actress Jaclyn.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Apr. 2025
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Being leaders at heart who pave their own path, a Sagittarius may be intrigued by the allure of retro decor's bright colors and funky designs.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Apr. 2025
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Last seen en masse at the tail end of the aughts, bubble skirts once signaled preppy, moneyed glamour.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
10 Mar. 2025
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For the Oscars, Timothée once again skipped the traditional tux in favour of a pastel leather suit by Givenchy, while Kylie leaned into gothic glamour with a black lace take on the naked dress by Ashi Studio.—
Olivia Allen,
Vogue,
10 Mar. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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