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, this fascination endures — only now it's bolstered by rovers, orbiters, and plans for possible colonization.
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Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Dexter’s fascination with Mia continues as a potential romance appears to develop.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The wreckage quickly became a subject of fascination among the 500-person community on the island, which has a long history of commercial fishing and seafaring.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
Directed by Carlos Moreno and Claudia Pedraza, the series explores the relationship between two literature students whose shared fascination with violence leads to tragedy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Dexter’s fascination with Mia continues as a potential romance appears to develop.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The wreckage quickly became a subject of fascination among the 500-person community on the island, which has a long history of commercial fishing and seafaring.
—Christian Thorsberg, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 July 2025
Directed by Carlos Moreno and Claudia Pedraza, the series explores the relationship between two literature students whose shared fascination with violence leads to tragedy.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 31 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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In early July, Ocean City and Worcester County jointly filed two legal appeals against US Wind’s air permit, claiming that the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), a state agency, issued the permit without following proper procedures.—
Anna Broughel,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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On a morning analyst call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav talked about pulling back on library content licensing to rival streamers to focus on HBO Max and its consumer appeal.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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Apart from excellent service and world-class cuisine, this quaint boutique hotel perched on a cliff has managed to maintain its charm and relaxing atmosphere.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Roughly 80 miles south of Miami and 80 miles north of Key West, Islamorada offers the perfect blend of Old Florida charm and salty barefoot luxury—no high-rises, no big-box stores, just freshly caught fish, breezy galleries, and the healing rhythm of the sea.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Held the weekend of Aug. 1-3 at the fairgrounds, the Ramona Chamber of Commerce’s annual summertime attraction offered amusement rides, a cornhole competition, carnival games, vendors and lots of food and drinks.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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At the top of the platform’s most sought-after (and most beloved) attractions is the Basílica de la Sagrada Família in Barcelona.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Aug. 2025
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Amorim took up the theme of only having players who want to be at United, praising Bruno Fernandes for rejecting the financial allure of Al Hilal in May.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Marriott is venturing beyond traditional hotel walls, tapping into the allure of nature.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Bloom suspected, from a distance, that the era of glamour games was already ending.—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The upscale glamour of St. Barths is legendary—and for good reason: the French Caribbean island boasts several five-star resorts, designer shopping, and Michelin-starred dining as well as pristine sandy beaches.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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