as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
by some mysterious method of captivation, the therapist is able to evoke a response from even the shiest of children
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Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025 -
Zendaya may be filming a movie off the coast of Sicily, but her off-duty ensemble has universal appeal.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
28 Mar. 2025
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Catch up quick: Launched in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane, the league aims to ride America's wave of fascination in the global sport.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Exploring a spiritual fascination?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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Comprising five full-floor apartments inside a building dating back to 1875, the property shows off how the hotel’s dedicated design team artfully blended pre-war charm with the world’s finest finishings.—
Katie Lockhart,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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Much like Park City in its earlier incarnations, Boulder combines small-town charm with plenty of natural beauty (clearly, something still of major appeal to the Sundance brand) and a hot arts scene.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
27 Mar. 2025
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The attraction aboard the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, replaced the go-kart track found on others in the fleet, including Prima Class vessels Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Like at its existing attractions, these are add-on to regular admission tickets.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Captivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/captivation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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