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
What began as learning shapes and colors turned into a deep love for and fascination with the language, something Sadah, who graduated last week, said was formative in his high school years.
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Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The first phase was fascination.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
OpenAI had previously flagged her ChatGPT conversations as having a disturbing fascination with extreme violence, and suspended her account, but reportedly the company did not notify law enforcement.
—Anat Lior, Fortune, 30 May 2026
That has to be part of his fascination with senior women — the kind Mary McCartney never got a chance to be.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
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Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026
The first phase was fascination.
—Brent Gleeson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
OpenAI had previously flagged her ChatGPT conversations as having a disturbing fascination with extreme violence, and suspended her account, but reportedly the company did not notify law enforcement.
—Anat Lior, Fortune, 30 May 2026
That has to be part of his fascination with senior women — the kind Mary McCartney never got a chance to be.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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Tiananmen Mothers issued an annual appeal for justice ahead of this year's anniversary.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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The attorney general's office is committed to defending these convictions through the appeals process.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Decades later, research continues to find that attractiveness influences hiring decisions, salaries, legal outcomes, and perceptions of competence.—
Maia Niguel Hoskin,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Savvy European governments and businesses should be able to find ways to support the domestic economic interests of Gulf countries, while also demonstrating the attractiveness of investment opportunities on their own continent.—
Dr. Robert Mogielnicki,
semafor.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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At Tuckernuck, Americana charm goes hand in hand with sweat-ready formulations — serving up looks for the studio, the nail salon, and every setting in between.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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The Sagamore was reduced to ashes twice before its final form was constructed in the 1920s (hopefully the third time’s a charm).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Aside from serving as the beachy backdrop for an eponymous Netflix drama series, the coastal enclave boasts scenic waterfronts, parks, attractions and historical sites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Opening on July 15, the new attraction will be the organization’s first permanent location.—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Brodie explores the allure of the pop-cultural underdog and writes about her characters’ chemistry and near-supernatural connection in a way that makes improv seem like literal magic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The South Unit's badlands, deep-cut canyons, and sandy hoodoos allow modern explorers to see the allure of a wild North Dakota.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
1 June 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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