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
Prater has a sick fascination with serial killers, collecting their trophies and even inviting the most notorious of them to gatherings at his mansion.
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Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
What started as a fascination with colorful things quickly transformed into a 13-year journey of growth, leadership and belonging.
—Karina Torres Figueroa, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
What started as a fascination with colorful things quickly transformed into a 13-year journey of growth, leadership and belonging.
—Karina Torres Figueroa, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2025
DeGroff is the father of the American cocktail renaissance and has a Scorcese-esque fascination with all things New York; Beebe’s extended tribute to the Stork Club and the cocktails therein would’ve been irresistible.
—Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2025
Eventually, Cooper revealed himself to be a serial killer, thus beginning Prater’s fascination with murderers.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The gig is demanding, but steady, which helps explain its appeal to musicians who have already reached the top.—
Chris Almeida,
New Yorker,
31 Aug. 2025
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For leaders wary of appearing cold or detached, the appeal is undeniable.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Dool has noted a growing demand for items like bag charms, sporty footwear, and graphic tees.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
30 Aug. 2025
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Each one promises over-the-top scents, quirky surprises inside, including toys, charms, messages and jewelry, and a dose of humor for anyone who wants to liven up their soak.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Enter horrifying attractions such as Temple of Terror, Killer Klowns, Dr. Psycho's Haunted Estate, Middletown Haunted Trail, Phobia and Toxic Hillbillies.—
Caroline Ritzie,
The Enquirer,
31 Aug. 2025
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The seasonal attraction, also featuring at Universal Studios Orlando, places fans in iconic scenes and face-to-face with their favorite Fallout characters on a journey that begins beneath the surface in Vault 33.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Amorim took up the theme of only having players who want to be at United, praising Bruno Fernandes for rejecting the financial allure of Al Hilal in May.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Marriott is venturing beyond traditional hotel walls, tapping into the allure of nature.—
Emily Weiss,
Fortune,
10 Aug. 2025
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Working at the opposite end of the spectrum from her low-key performance in Past Lives, Lee channels more than a bit of Cabaret’s Sally Bowles, the sadness as well as the performative glamour.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Aug. 2025
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Eli has continued immersing herself in the glittery glamour of pop, leaning into the aspirational aspect of songwriting.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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