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
Writing Where Lost Girls Go, however, gave Keplinger a chance to dive into one of her longtime fascinations.
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Anderson is also doing a separate project with Wedgwood that speaks to his fascination with the ancient world.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Where did that fascination begin?
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But underperforming restaurant brands remain a special source of fascination for Biglari.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
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Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2025
Anderson is also doing a separate project with Wedgwood that speaks to his fascination with the ancient world.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
Where did that fascination begin?
—Y-Jean Mun-Delsalle, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But underperforming restaurant brands remain a special source of fascination for Biglari.
—Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 18 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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For a generation living in great uncertainty—from the GFC to COVID to cost-of-living pressures—Trump’s disruptive appeal offers both a protest and a sense of control.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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So while the shutdown is set to disrupt a wide range of federal programs, the SSA will continue holding appointments for benefit applications, considering appeals requests, and issuing original and replacement Social Security cards, among other services.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Forced by competition and driven by profit Despite the warnings, the attractiveness of higher returns remains powerful, particularly for insurers and pension managers facing long-term liabilities.—
Ganesh Rao,Karen Tso,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
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Nevertheless, regardless of the potential attractiveness, investing in an individual stock entails significant risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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There’s an atemporal quality to the film’s stylized alternate reality, which blends an old-world charm with signs of a technocratic dystopia, all contained to a few blocks in an imaginary town.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Variety,
30 Sep. 2025
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The actor, who plays the dashing Prince Fiyero in Wicked, has commanded the stage, small screen, and now Hollywood blockbusters—all while maintaining the same approachable charm that first drew audiences to him in the early days of his 30-year career.—
Olivia-Anne Cleary,
Time,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The goal is for the singles to connect on an emotional and intellectual level before seeing each other in person, thus building a foundation stronger than just physical attraction.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other attractions include Bloodmoon Ranch, Funhouse Nightmare, Bleakmore Asylum, The Zombie Shootout, Escape Room, Axe Throwing and Monster Midway.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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With 2020’s roguelike Hades, Supergiant Games mastered the hypnotic allure of the live-die-repeat cycle by making every attempt have meaning.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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Although Sarandon often gravitated toward villainous roles for their mystery and allure, the horror film ultimately failed to resonate with audiences.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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Jackson, who often favors gothic glamour and punk rock style, accessorized with a mini Ryder bag from the British fashion house.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
1 Oct. 2025
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The original dress originates from The Blonds’s spring summer 2009 collection, one that delighted in futuristic, high octane glamour that the New York design duo defined.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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