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
An exhibition curated by Barry Bergdoll and Martin Bressani at the Bard Graduate Center links those three eras, giving a central place to Viollet-le-Duc’s lifelong fascination with moody renderings, exploded perspectives, meticulous elevations, and analytical diagrams.
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Around $23 per night, a price point that has drawn both fascination and nervous laughter across social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
McMahon has pointed out that America’s wrestling fascination isn’t new—Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished free-for-all wrestler.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Apr. 2026
But their desperate fascination with this piece speaks to Pearlman’s hold on those prone to YouTube rabbit holes.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
Around $23 per night, a price point that has drawn both fascination and nervous laughter across social media.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
McMahon has pointed out that America’s wrestling fascination isn’t new—Abraham Lincoln was an accomplished free-for-all wrestler.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The music that we were inspired by at that time and looking to as luminaries never had a broad appeal.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mouhamadou Fall, one of 12 siblings in a Parisian family, is candid about the appeal.—
Clara Molot,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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But despite his rugged defense, his injury history might limit his attractiveness to potential trade suitors.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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This illustrates how Leo could strengthen the attractiveness of AWS, which is already the company’s profit engine.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The charm and detachment, precision and fatigue, hope and disillusionment.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
30 Apr. 2026
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The decor There are lots of ways to bring southern charm to your party.—
Jennifer Fernandez,
Architectural Digest,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Explore Fishbone Alley in Gulfport Just across the street from the Amtrak station in Gulfport, Fishbone Alley features a variety of restaurants, bars and other attractions that are perfect for a delicious meal and live entertainment.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Country Bears Musical Jamboree, a Frontierland neighbor and opening-day attraction, modernized its playlist and production in 2024.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Derby’s allure continues, despite accusations of horse doping in 2021 and the deaths of two horses in 2023.—
Javier Zarracina,
USA Today,
1 May 2026
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Xochitl Gonzalez on the allure of unquitting smoking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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