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
Fans of Springsteen in his pre-superstardom days took a fascination in Lahav’s relatively brief time with him and the E Street Band.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Eden’s ballet fascination quickly followed.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the season would actually surface has been a topic of fascination these last several years, so fans were relieved when HBO announced an April 12 premiere date and released a string of trailers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Eden’s ballet fascination quickly followed.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the season would actually surface has been a topic of fascination these last several years, so fans were relieved when HBO announced an April 12 premiere date and released a string of trailers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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After an appeal of those terms, the arbitrator issued the decision to reinstate Moran on Wednesday.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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South Park and North Park, not wealthy neighborhoods, gained in attractiveness and value over decades because working people bought old houses, fixed and maintained them.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.—
CBS News Atlanta digital team,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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The two deals highlight the increasing allure of India’s national pastime among international investors looking to be part of the most popular sport in the world’s populous country.—
Chetan Narula,
Fortune,
29 Mar. 2026
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Conceived by Scott Sartiano, founder of Manhattan’s private members’ club Zero Bond, the restaurant naturally inherits that sense of insider allure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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