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
Fans of Springsteen in his pre-superstardom days took a fascination in Lahav’s relatively brief time with him and the E Street Band.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Eden’s ballet fascination quickly followed.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the season would actually surface has been a topic of fascination these last several years, so fans were relieved when HBO announced an April 12 premiere date and released a string of trailers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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Chris Willman, Variety, 2 Apr. 2026
Over time, my fascination stopped feeling abstract and began to feel inevitable.
—Photovogue, Vogue, 2 Apr. 2026
Eden’s ballet fascination quickly followed.
—Scot Paltrow, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Whether or not the season would actually surface has been a topic of fascination these last several years, so fans were relieved when HBO announced an April 12 premiere date and released a string of trailers.
—Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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After an appeal of those terms, the arbitrator issued the decision to reinstate Moran on Wednesday.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Apr. 2026
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The older two initially resist their parents’ appeals to immerse themselves in nature, but the youngest, who is mute, explores the area and finds a magical tree inhabited by a group of extraordinary characters.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Some of the reasons for the billionaires’ departure is the attractiveness of Florida’s low taxes as well as its nice weather.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Complete with Portland charm, cobble stone pathways, farm-to-table delights, local boutiques, shops, galleries and much more, its inviting neighborhood feel will set the tone for your day ahead.—
Dontaira Terrell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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Wessels catches gleams to follow not only in magical tales but in twinkling memories, sparkling wordplay, the films of silver-screen star Veronica Lake, and his charm of a daughter, the inspiration of a half-dozen poems that take their titles from spells.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.—
CBS News Atlanta digital team,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another attraction to American investors is the English game’s financial chaos, itself exacerbated by the speculative frenzy and dire stakes inherent in promotion/relegation.—
Andrés Martinez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The whole allure of staring death in the face on film wasn’t born in the ’70s, of course.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Ivory with honey soles These shoes perfectly understand the allure of cleanliness.—
Alex Sales,
Glamour,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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