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as in allurement
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as in fascination
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Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The JFK Files Kennedy's assassination and the government's conclusion that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in killing him are the subject of enduring fascination among journalists, politicians and members of the public.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025 -
At the heart of Aamir’s delicate porcelain sculptures lies a fascination with how nature constructs something atom by atom or cell by cell.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and the best and most admiring of these Mann-handlers is, by a huge margin, 2018’s Den of Thieves.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Jan. 2025
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And in this bareknuckle world of corporate executive leadership, Zuckerberg and the like have little choice but to spin up some flattery and lay it on thick.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN,
4 Dec. 2024
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Sip this citrusy creation and let the ground cardamom and cinnamon add just the right touch of enchantment.—
Stephanie Gravalese,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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This sumptuous adaptation of Laura Esquivel’s internationally renowned novel of love, longing, and culinary enchantment during the Mexican Revolution feels grander and more emotional—but also more thoughtfully engaged with the politics of its era—than the great 1992 film version.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
23 Dec. 2024
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This is a term of endearment that's used for a close friend or a loved one.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
15 Jan. 2025
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That is where the danger lurks, but accepting the possibility of injury as a consequence of endearment is what marks us as being fully alive.—
Charles Blow,
The Mercury News,
29 Dec. 2024
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Still, Carter was not met entirely with adulation Tuesday.—
Bill Barrow,
The Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2025
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Instead, all the adulation is directed toward Charlotte’s prodigal adopted son, the guy who holds more than his share of team records and is considered by many to be the best player in franchise history.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Jan. 2025
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Not only with beauty, of course; impatient rulers liked that Vajrayana promised enlightenment in one lifetime, as opposed to the usual Buddhist dozens, and Kublai Khan spread its teachings as far as his horsemen could ride.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
2 Jan. 2025
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Like a Buddha that meditated too deeply and passed over enlightenment on the way to raving insanity, modern art had destroyed itself through excessive, nihilistic contemplation.—
Dean Kissick,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Dec. 2024
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Impressed by the senator’s blandishments, the egoistic journalist argues military strategy and then faces a moment of conscience.—
Armond White,
National Review,
17 May 2023
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People want to hear blandishments about engagement and infrastructure.—
Rory Smith,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2023
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The 10-episode series blended engaging protagonists, thrilling action set pieces, and just enough twists to have you on the edge of your seat without leaning back into full disbelief.—
Jake Kring-Schreifels,
TIME,
24 Jan. 2025
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As Paytas prepares to hit the stage, the YouTuber-turned-performer has been in disbelief that her Broadway dreams are finally becoming a reality.—
Luke Chinman,
People.com,
23 Jan. 2025
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