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
Public fascination with the wunderkind filmmaker intensified as the film dominated the box office.
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Rolling … Continue reading The Rolling Stones in Chicago: A timeline of the band’s 55-year fascination with the city’s blues
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1972: The Rolling Stones performed three shows in two days at the International Amphitheatre, with Stevie Wonder as opening act.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
The Southeast Missouri camel farmer has since watched his adorable charge rack up millions of views, and with many sparking a fascination with his entire menagerie.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 20 June 2025
The Rolling … Continue reading The Rolling Stones in Chicago: A timeline of the band’s 55-year fascination with the city’s blues
Chicago Tribune
2 Comments
1972: The Rolling Stones performed three shows in two days at the International Amphitheatre, with Stevie Wonder as opening act.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2025
Only when they were caught were faces put to those nicknames: Gary Ridgway, Keith Jesperson, Randall Woodfield, and their ilk became subjects of widespread fascination and horror.
—Sarah Weinman, The Atlantic, 18 June 2025
The Southeast Missouri camel farmer has since watched his adorable charge rack up millions of views, and with many sparking a fascination with his entire menagerie.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
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But a site like GoFundMe offering them could be the start to broadening their appeal—after all, the site has some 200 million users from all income levels, races, and genders.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Amenities: Saltwater pool, restaurant and bar, wellness zone, à la carte breakfast, Byredo toiletries Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal The entrance to this property is hidden, but that only adds to its secluded charm.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Adding to their travel-friendly charms, the curtains are machine washable and come with a matching bag for easy storage.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.—
Joe Burbank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Lauren Sánchez was channeling old Hollywood glamour on the morning of her wedding day in Venice, on Friday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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