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
Edeme has had a fascination with cheekbones long before she was Painted By Esther.
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Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
Attackers often revealed their intentions through conversations, writings, disturbing behavior, threats, grievances, or fascination with violence.
—Michael Brunker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But, of course, the cultural fascination remains.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Walmart’s leverage over its suppliers was a particular fascination.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
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Susan Akyeampong, Allure, 27 May 2026
Attackers often revealed their intentions through conversations, writings, disturbing behavior, threats, grievances, or fascination with violence.
—Michael Brunker, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026
But, of course, the cultural fascination remains.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 27 May 2026
Walmart’s leverage over its suppliers was a particular fascination.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 26 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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Garrincha’s appeal transcended the bounds of the pitch.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Safe transparency and being open—not perfect—builds trust, credibility and lasting appeal.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Decades later, research continues to find that attractiveness influences hiring decisions, salaries, legal outcomes, and perceptions of competence.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Savvy European governments and businesses should be able to find ways to support the domestic economic interests of Gulf countries, while also demonstrating the attractiveness of investment opportunities on their own continent.—
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The wider football community, too, was now awake to his otherworldly charms.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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Book three of Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, The Score, follows Dean, who’s something of a playboy thanks to his irresistible charm and good looks.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Noun
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The family is now living off-planet with a robotic assistant, in a scene inspired by Disney Legend and Imagineer John Hench, who helped create the original attraction.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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This can include easier jobs, like fresh paint jobs on facades and park clean-ups overnight, or more intense projects like refreshing and reimagining attractions.—
Megan duBois,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The South Unit's badlands, deep-cut canyons, and sandy hoodoos allow modern explorers to see the allure of a wild North Dakota.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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