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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Adding to its appeal, wave power is more socially accepted than other renewables due to its minimal aesthetic disruption – at least for us on the ground.—
Elena Bou,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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The Russian invasion of Ukraine won Vladimir Putin a certain admiration in countries of the global South, as well as among MAGA Americans, while Joe Biden’s appeals to democratic values seemed pallid and hypocritical.—
George Packer,
The Atlantic,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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The main attraction will be the Strite Automatic four-slice toaster that an anonymous donor gave to the society in 2011, Peterson said.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
17 Feb. 2025
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As the score builds to a gripping mix of danger and allure, dark secrets reveal themselves then move swiftly to an unforgettable conclusion.—
Georgia Rowe,
The Mercury News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame ceremony is headed back to Los Angeles this year and should feature a class befitting Hollywood's allure.—
Troy Smith,
Axios,
12 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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Krantz’s specialty was fulfilled longing, her books snapshots of her era’s idea of glamour, with occasional real-world players.—
Rebecca Keegan,
The Hollywood Reporter,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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