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
Advertisement In 1994, Kennedy and Bessette began dating, and their relationship was of great fascination for the public.
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Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
Europe’s diversity is what drives a never-ending fascination with the continent.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Carnations signify love, fascination and undying love.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
The brothers gaze upon commonplace sights of crowds, peddlers, and buskers with fascination and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Barry Levitt, Time, 12 Feb. 2026
Europe’s diversity is what drives a never-ending fascination with the continent.
—Lane Nieset, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Carnations signify love, fascination and undying love.
—Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Feb. 2026
The brothers gaze upon commonplace sights of crowds, peddlers, and buskers with fascination and wonder.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 6 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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Lytvyn, the communications advisor, told CNN that Zelensky decided early on to make appeals for help directly to other nations, rather than just their leaders.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Add in its layered history and genuinely warm service, and the appeal becomes clear.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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However, worries around a decline in attractiveness and fertility weren’t strongly linked with epigenetic aging.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
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The term is also multidimensional, embodying a range of qualities beyond wealth, like attractiveness, ambition, education/intelligence, professional success/achievement, and dating intention.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The authentic ambiance of the converted house adds to the charm, and their regular, skinny or spicy margaritas with Campo Bravo reposado are a steal.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Cedar shingles, a type of wood roofing, offer a timeless, rustic charm and naturally resist insects and decay better than other woods.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The views through floor-to-ceiling windows are the main attraction, even in the lowest-category, low-floor Superior rooms.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The Downtown Dot, a free shuttle service operated by the local transit authority, runs seven days a week and stops near hotels, restaurants and attractions in the city’s core.—
Adam Kuehl,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Now, one town in the region is looking to maintain its enduring beauty — and its global allure — by proposing a fine on locals who leave out their trash cans too long.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The facilities England will use certainly were part of the allure.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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