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
Before modern astronomy, solar eclipses were often assigned mythological or theological significance, which likely contributed to our enduring fascination with them.
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Rafi Schwartz, The Week Us, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Pete Davidson Steps Out for Sweet Date Night with His Mom at Brooklyn Nets Game After 'False' Rehab Rumors
Davidson previously opened up about the fascination around his dating life in a conversation with Jon Berthnal for The Walking Dead alum's Real Ones podcast.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Several stories revealed my fascination with the fascinated—those people deeply passionate about their craft, those for whom mastery is merely the starting point.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
Beginning with the young Erik Weisz’s (Houdini’s real name) journey to fame and long lasting fascination, the project from The Color Purple and Dopesick producers is set to be written by John Wick Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers scribes Michael Finch and Alex Litvak.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Rafi Schwartz, The Week Us, theweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Pete Davidson Steps Out for Sweet Date Night with His Mom at Brooklyn Nets Game After 'False' Rehab Rumors
Davidson previously opened up about the fascination around his dating life in a conversation with Jon Berthnal for The Walking Dead alum's Real Ones podcast.
—Stephanie Wenger, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
Several stories revealed my fascination with the fascinated—those people deeply passionate about their craft, those for whom mastery is merely the starting point.
—Krista Stevens, Longreads, 9 Dec. 2024
Beginning with the young Erik Weisz’s (Houdini’s real name) journey to fame and long lasting fascination, the project from The Color Purple and Dopesick producers is set to be written by John Wick Chapter 4 and The Three Musketeers scribes Michael Finch and Alex Litvak.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
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Romance novels continue to be high sellers with a cross-genre appeal: One of the most popular and bestselling series in the fantasy genre, for example, is A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear TikTok’s appeal for an emergency injunction blocking a federal law — the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act — that will ban the popular video app unless Chinese parent ByteDance sells its stake.Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
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However, charismatic killers like Bundy complicate this narrative by blending into society, using their charm and performative social skills as a tool to manipulate others and mask their true intentions.Mark Travers, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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Third time’s the charm for Patton Oswalt and the Motion Picture Sound Editors (MPSE) Golden Reel Awards.Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
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The $11 million area will feature new rides, attractions and dining options along with themes that showcase the park's Kentucky roots.Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
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In the busiest shopping period of the year, between Black Friday and Christmas, customers were enticed to sign up for Amazon Prime with the attraction of live Premier League through their streaming platform.Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
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Adding to the visual allure, sunglint appears over the Persian Gulf waters in the lower right corner of the image.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Doonan’s satirical vision, often not so Christmas-y, added a certain allure and anticipation to the seasonal window stroll.Tonya Blazio-Licorish, WWD, 20 Dec. 2024
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This year, Jennifer Lawrence has redefined mom-to-be fashion—bringing impeccable glamour to the red carpet as her baby bump continues to grow.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
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The Four Seasons Hotel Boston, a 2023 World's Best Awards winner, offers unrivaled glamour in one of Boston's most prestigious neighborhoods.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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