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
This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
In a segment that continued to indulge the show’s fascination with McEntire (why not have her host sometime?), Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
During this time, Law was hounded by the press and made into an object of prurient fascination and lust.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
But that wasn’t the main source of fascination here.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
In a segment that continued to indulge the show’s fascination with McEntire (why not have her host sometime?), Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
During this time, Law was hounded by the press and made into an object of prurient fascination and lust.
—Ramin Setoodeh, Variety, 30 Oct. 2024
But that wasn’t the main source of fascination here.
—Daisy Jones, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
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Before Paxton filed his latest motion seeking to block his testimony, the state 3rd Court of Appeals and the Texas Supreme Court both rejected similar appeals by Paxton.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Earlier this year, the Illinois Supreme Court agreed to hear his appeal.Ellise Shafer, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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From the aristocratic charm of Fiona Cambell Walter (later Baroness Thyssen) in the early 1950s, to the waiflike spontaneity of Twiggy in 1967, and later the full-on glamour of the 1980s with Jerry Hall and Iman together in Louis Feraud furs.Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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This unique decor piece, featuring 15 oversized harmony cowbells, is handcrafted to deliver vintage charm and serves as a striking conversation starter, enhancing any space with its distinctive style.Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point, announced Thursday that the Mason amusement park will introduce a new family thrill attraction for the 2026 operating season.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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This paradox is what fuels the enduring allure of high-end products.Benjamin Voyer, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
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The narrator is describing his lonely, searching life but also evoking and drawing on the allure of the Murakami-verse, a body of work that feels both labyrinthine and accessible.Randy Boyagoda, The Atlantic, 27 Nov. 2024
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Over the years, her relationship with Yves Saint Laurent symbolized a blend of avant-garde bravura and classic glamour, establishing her as a perennial fashion icon.Alfredo Mineo, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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For all the glamour, the Oscars remain a cultural mirror, reflecting a world that continues to wrestle with its ever-changing identity.Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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