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
Court records show the teen convicted in Marquell’s death developed a fascination with guns, and struggled with mental health, ever since being held at gunpoint with his mother as a toddler.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And this led, uh, to a lifelong fascination with medicine.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
But her fascination with teeth didn’t start just with dentistry.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jung’s fascination with synchronous metaphysics is even more apparent in his 20-plus year correspondence with Wolfgang Pauli, a pioneer of quantum physics.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2025
And this led, uh, to a lifelong fascination with medicine.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 10 Sep. 2025
But her fascination with teeth didn’t start just with dentistry.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Jung’s fascination with synchronous metaphysics is even more apparent in his 20-plus year correspondence with Wolfgang Pauli, a pioneer of quantum physics.
—Literary Hub, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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However, regardless of its attractiveness, investing in a single stock involves high risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.—
Gregg Kilday,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Though the routine faced timing challenges, Richter's charm and enthusiasm won over the judges.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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As always, Fonda was eager to gush about Redford’s looks, charm and shared interests.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The inclusion of online content creators, such as podcasters and social media influencers, promises to sweeten the allure of internet fame and marks the rising prominence of a new class of performers.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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The allure is multiple revenue streams in a region that feeds off tourism.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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