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
With his brother, Josh, Benny has built a career on his fascination with these occasionally surly characters, often men on the downswing.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Gothic literature of the late-18th and 19th centuries took inspiration from the medieval and the morbid, sparking a fascination with dark romanticism and the occult.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
According to Schechter, Gein did have a fascination with Ilse Koch, who was accused of some of the worst atrocities of the Holocaust, including using human skin to make lampshades and book bindings.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Spending power in China remains strong and there's a growing fascination with products inspired by Chinese culture, an emerging but very strong trend among domestic consumers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 9 Oct. 2025
Gothic literature of the late-18th and 19th centuries took inspiration from the medieval and the morbid, sparking a fascination with dark romanticism and the occult.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
According to Schechter, Gein did have a fascination with Ilse Koch, who was accused of some of the worst atrocities of the Holocaust, including using human skin to make lampshades and book bindings.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2025
Spending power in China remains strong and there's a growing fascination with products inspired by Chinese culture, an emerging but very strong trend among domestic consumers.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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Gilbert appealed Wilson’s ruling; however, in December 2024, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel turned down Gilbert’s appeal, per Courthouse News Service.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Buccaneers, which mixes soapy costume drama with Taylor Swift songs, has been well reviewed by critics (72% Rotten Tomatoes average) and has developed a devoted following but has not broken out the way some of Apple TV+’s broad-appeal hits have.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just as demented and tense, but drunk on the confidence of youth and the arrogance to believe that talent and charm is enough.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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With its angular frame and rattan detailing, this dresser has enough midcentury-modern charm to appeal to retro design lovers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What to Know Week 4 was Disney Night, with dances inspired by iconic films and theme park attractions in honor of Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Indeed, they are sold the allure of exceptionalism.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
10 Oct. 2025
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The allure for Breezy Bowl is the notion that Brown is in the R&B-soul-funk-pop line of succession of Usher, the Jacksons, and James Brown.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oscar de la Renta, the dark glamour trend, ethereal dressing and more featured on the red carpet.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a picture of me sporting the neck pillow in all of my glamour.—
Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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