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
Cohen turns this tabloid whodunit into a searching examination of the American dream, our fascination with lurid tragedy and the cost of perfection.
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John Cassidy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
From the beginning of her time at court, Elisabeth was an object of fascination, as much out of shock as out of worship.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
All sorts of reasons … macabre fascination, people wanting to touch my father or shake his hand (believing God had spared him for a reason).
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
That said, the fascination with Joe reflects a larger cultural obsession with serial killers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
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John Cassidy, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
From the beginning of her time at court, Elisabeth was an object of fascination, as much out of shock as out of worship.
—Elizabeth Djinis, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Apr. 2025
All sorts of reasons … macabre fascination, people wanting to touch my father or shake his hand (believing God had spared him for a reason).
—Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 27 Apr. 2025
That said, the fascination with Joe reflects a larger cultural obsession with serial killers.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The initiative aims to boost Japan Inc.’s appeal to both foreign and domestic investors.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
16 May 2025
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The importance of this immediate appeal of right provided by the UPEPA to a losing UPEPA movant is thus illustrated.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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With a blend of national prestige and plenty of local charm, this week’s major in Charlotte is a celebration of the Queen City’s culture and its place in the world of sport.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2025
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The move was widely viewed as part of a Chinese charm offensive to capitalize on tensions with the Trump administration.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 May 2025
Noun
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Through Vlad, Enzo discovers an unexpected attraction, intensified by the political reality that Vlad escaped back home.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Ballesteros was the main attraction for the seven cameras that filmed his pregame media session in the home dugout.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Lean into Dark Wood Tones The light-toned timbers of Scandinavian design are giving way to the allure of darker woods.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 May 2025
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But soft power – and the allure of a project like the Peace Corps – is founded in the power of attraction.—
Thomas J Nisley,
The Conversation,
6 May 2025
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But even with the glamour of celebrity, making a living was a constant challenge.—
Victor Luckerson,
Smithsonian Magazine,
13 May 2025
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That movie’s Cleopatra, whose slinky glamour wouldn’t be out of place among off-duty Hollywood actors at the time, reminded Hoffman of an Art Deco-meets-Egypt house that the art director Cedric Gibbons had built for himself and his wife Dolores del Río.—
Joshua Barone,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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