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
Today, the fascination with total eclipses has, if anything, grown.
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David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
European cinema helped to produce much of summer noir’s lexicon of themes, settings, and archetypes: Its fascination with the storied decadence of the leisure class—and the profligate rituals of the seasonal tourist—appeared in earlier film satires by Jean Renoir and Jacques Tati.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Jordan sits down with Renee Gladman to talk about prose architecture, Henry James, her fascination with cities, and mushrooms.
—Thresholds
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
The dawn of the automobile age, for instance, spurred fascination with machinery, influencing designs like the cabochon spheres that evoke ball bearings in many Cartier pieces of the time.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
European cinema helped to produce much of summer noir’s lexicon of themes, settings, and archetypes: Its fascination with the storied decadence of the leisure class—and the profligate rituals of the seasonal tourist—appeared in earlier film satires by Jean Renoir and Jacques Tati.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub
Jordan sits down with Renee Gladman to talk about prose architecture, Henry James, her fascination with cities, and mushrooms.
—Thresholds
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
The dawn of the automobile age, for instance, spurred fascination with machinery, influencing designs like the cabochon spheres that evoke ball bearings in many Cartier pieces of the time.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
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But a site like GoFundMe offering them could be the start to broadening their appeal—after all, the site has some 200 million users from all income levels, races, and genders.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Amenities: Saltwater pool, restaurant and bar, wellness zone, à la carte breakfast, Byredo toiletries Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal The entrance to this property is hidden, but that only adds to its secluded charm.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Adding to their travel-friendly charms, the curtains are machine washable and come with a matching bag for easy storage.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.—
Joe Burbank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Lauren Sánchez was channeling old Hollywood glamour on the morning of her wedding day in Venice, on Friday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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