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 appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 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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Gino was among many different species of animals on display at the park, which also includes rides and attractions themed to intellectual properties like The Lion King, Dinosaur, and James Cameron's Avatar films.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
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The panel includes industry experts who nominate their favorite attractions across a range of categories.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
17 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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The harbor town of Portofino will undoubtedly ring bells, too, the old-school glamour of its postcard-perfect waterfront and piazzas framed by the ochre- and saffron-hued houses that have attracted the rich and famous since the 1950s.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But this brief nod to daywear never threatened to overshadow the nocturnal glamour that defines his brand.—
Skylar Mitchell,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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