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
For centuries, death has been a topic of fascination for authors and readers alike.
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Molly Ryder Granatino, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
Since the release of AI YoungBoy in 2017, YoungBoy has been the subject of fascination on the internet, leading to both streams and controversy.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Pop culture’s fascination with the notion of showgirls also stretches far beyond movies.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s an inherent fascination to this kind of exhibitionist lifestyle that the film cannily exploits in its own sleek, advertising-like presentation.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Molly Ryder Granatino, The Conversation, 1 Oct. 2025
Since the release of AI YoungBoy in 2017, YoungBoy has been the subject of fascination on the internet, leading to both streams and controversy.
—Jayson Buford, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Pop culture’s fascination with the notion of showgirls also stretches far beyond movies.
—CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
There’s an inherent fascination to this kind of exhibitionist lifestyle that the film cannily exploits in its own sleek, advertising-like presentation.
—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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Gilbert appealed Wilson’s ruling; however, in December 2024, a Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals panel turned down Gilbert’s appeal, per Courthouse News Service.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
8 Oct. 2025
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The Buccaneers, which mixes soapy costume drama with Taylor Swift songs, has been well reviewed by critics (72% Rotten Tomatoes average) and has developed a devoted following but has not broken out the way some of Apple TV+’s broad-appeal hits have.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
8 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
Noun
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Just as demented and tense, but drunk on the confidence of youth and the arrogance to believe that talent and charm is enough.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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With its angular frame and rattan detailing, this dresser has enough midcentury-modern charm to appeal to retro design lovers.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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What to Know Week 4 was Disney Night, with dances inspired by iconic films and theme park attractions in honor of Disneyland Resort’s 70th anniversary.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The ride is also one of the only Disney parks attractions that features explicit images of human death, including the ride's opening sequence that sees visitors locked inside a room that, with help from special visual effects, stretches upward with guests inside.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Winter might not hold the same allure, Bies said.—
Brandon Loomis,
AZCentral.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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Maybe that’s the allure of October, when the pressure can be both daunting and comforting.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Oscar de la Renta, the dark glamour trend, ethereal dressing and more featured on the red carpet.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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Here’s a picture of me sporting the neck pillow in all of my glamour.—
Daniel Modlin,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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