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
But in some ways, people have been wanting this for forever because ever since the first Bootleg Series in 1991 or even Biograph [in 1985], there’s always been this fascination with Dylan’s very, very early career.
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Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
While no damage or injuries have been reported, the unusual sight reignited public fascination with space phenomena and raised questions about planetary defense and atmospheric monitoring.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The necklace is the object of his professional fascination and, soon enough, his romantic one—blurring the line between the thrill of the chase and the pull of desire.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
While working on Lost in Space, Lockhart developed a fascination for science and outer space.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Oct. 2025
While no damage or injuries have been reported, the unusual sight reignited public fascination with space phenomena and raised questions about planetary defense and atmospheric monitoring.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
The necklace is the object of his professional fascination and, soon enough, his romantic one—blurring the line between the thrill of the chase and the pull of desire.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
While working on Lost in Space, Lockhart developed a fascination for science and outer space.
—Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 25 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
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Owing to its appeal and acclaim, Pinjar was translated into eight other Indian and foreign languages, including English.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, for executives under pressure to boost productivity at lower costs—and especially for those with a penchant for cutting—the appeal of flattening the hierarchy is obvious.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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The aesthetic is defined by deep red and forest green tartans, warm lighting, elevated accents, and sophisticated dinnerware that evokes classic holiday charm with a polished Americana flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
4 Nov. 2025
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Into this pastoral scene of modern irrigation and baseball training sweeps Walter Matthau, driving a big, old, shambolic convertible, well past its prime but, like its driver, still possessing more than a bit of charm.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Nov. 2025
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Comcast officials blamed the lower attendance at the Orlando parks in part on a lack of new attractions at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure in anticipation of the Epic Universe grand opening.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The attraction sends guests 200 feet in the air at speeds up to 73 mph.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Opening your windows or door, if possible, whether first thing in the morning, while cooking, or even during your after-dinner cleanup, can help wipe out any odors that might be lingering in your space, leaving behind the natural allure of the great outdoors.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Powers says she's hosted anyone from older millennials who have an emotional attachment to the movie to younger content creators who are interested in creating videos around the haunted allure of the home.—
Natalie Wu,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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