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
Public fascination with the wunderkind filmmaker intensified as the film dominated the box office.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Rolling … Continue reading The Rolling Stones in Chicago: A timeline of the band’s 55-year fascination with the city’s blues
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1972: The Rolling Stones performed three shows in two days at the International Amphitheatre, with Stevie Wonder as opening act.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
The Southeast Missouri camel farmer has since watched his adorable charge rack up millions of views, and with many sparking a fascination with his entire menagerie.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Rolling … Continue reading The Rolling Stones in Chicago: A timeline of the band’s 55-year fascination with the city’s blues
Chicago Tribune
2 Comments
1972: The Rolling Stones performed three shows in two days at the International Amphitheatre, with Stevie Wonder as opening act.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
The Southeast Missouri camel farmer has since watched his adorable charge rack up millions of views, and with many sparking a fascination with his entire menagerie.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The court granted a motion to stay the lower court's order during further appeals, which gives control of the troops to Trump.—
Dennis Romero,
NBC news,
20 June 2025
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The European Court of Justice’s advocate general recommended—in a non-binding opinion, mind you—that Google’s appeal to its €4 billion fine should be dismissed.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
20 June 2025
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Floral Charger $220 Cabana Designed by Cabana and made by heritage Italian porcelain house Ginori 1735, the painterly motif on this plate adds an element of rustic Italian charm to the table.—
Angela Tafoya,
Architectural Digest,
18 June 2025
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Etta Avenue Destini Drop Cloth Farmhouse Curtain No room is complete without curtains, according to my mom, and this drop cloth style adds tons of charm.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
18 June 2025
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The city is open to ideas on how best to turn the little park into a big attraction.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Budget-friendly movie houses known as nickelodeons became a favorite attraction for urban dwellers in the first two decades of the 20th century.—
Timeka Tounsel,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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And a big part of the draw was the allure of Miami’s elegant Gusman Center, also known as the Olympia theater.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 June 2025
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Inspired by the allure of Euro Summer, the Roberto Cavalli x Skims collection fuses the Italian fashion house’s bold, exotic prints with Skims’ sculpting swimwear designs.—
Lauren Alexis Fisher,
Footwear News,
24 June 2025
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The landmark property strikes the perfect balance between West Hollywood’s electric energy and Beverly Hills’ undeniable glamour.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
18 June 2025
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As in previous iterations of 9-1-1, the new spinoff is an action procedural about heroic first responders, which also weaves in a family saga of power and glamour set in Tennessee.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
16 June 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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