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
But Ewing and Grady’s fascination lies largely with the relatable ways young people socially and emotionally develop, even in an unusual setting.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
The rape revenge horror subgenre has always had a fascination for McAndrews, who is the editor-in-chief of the genre news site Dread Central.
—William Earl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Psychedelic in the Sky | Dir. Matthew Salton; 2024; USA; 11 min
A filmmaker explores the nature of belief and his childhood fascinations in the context of a man’s personal UFO experience.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 6 Feb. 2025
The rape revenge horror subgenre has always had a fascination for McAndrews, who is the editor-in-chief of the genre news site Dread Central.
—William Earl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Psychedelic in the Sky | Dir. Matthew Salton; 2024; USA; 11 min
A filmmaker explores the nature of belief and his childhood fascinations in the context of a man’s personal UFO experience.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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In a 2023 documentary celebrating the boot’s 50th anniversary, the New York rapper Rakim explained its appeal.—
Kin Woo,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump already has filed an appeal to the Supreme Court in a dispute over whether the president can fire the head of an independent agency.—
Erin Doherty,
Axios,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The Hunting Wives – Starz series in which a woman (Brittany Snow) dangerously succumbs to the charms of a socialite (Malin Åkerman) after moving with her family from the East Coast to deep red East Texas.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
19 Feb. 2025
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Step back in time and experience the charm of a traditional Victorian afternoon tea.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
19 Feb. 2025
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There are a few things the team wants to focus on next: continuing to grow the sushi program, along with the omakase experience, and working to make the drinks and bar service more of an attraction on its own accord.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2025
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While Lanzmann is barely seen in Shoah itself, most of the footage here turns him into the main attraction — something that the director, despite all his ego-tripping, may very well have objected to.—
Jordan Mintzer,
The Hollywood Reporter,
17 Feb. 2025
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While the promise of a stimulus check in 2025 is undeniably enticing, don’t let the allure of a quick financial windfall cloud your judgment.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
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In the nineteenth century, cultural nationalism had great allure in central Europe, where political institutions were less developed and unable to become the focal point of national identity; such cultural nationalism at once signaled pride in the past and fear of the future.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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Here, the actor’s deep part and polished waves offer an allusion to Old Hollywood glamour. 25.—
Calin Van Paris,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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More glamour meets the runway with a low cut maxi dress that shined in the spotlight and a funnel neck sheer lace dress with a floral pattern throughout it.—
Kerane Marcellus,
Essence,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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