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
Today, the fascination with total eclipses has, if anything, grown.
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David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
European cinema helped to produce much of summer noir’s lexicon of themes, settings, and archetypes: Its fascination with the storied decadence of the leisure class—and the profligate rituals of the seasonal tourist—appeared in earlier film satires by Jean Renoir and Jacques Tati.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
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Jordan sits down with Renee Gladman to talk about prose architecture, Henry James, her fascination with cities, and mushrooms.
—Thresholds
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
The dawn of the automobile age, for instance, spurred fascination with machinery, influencing designs like the cabochon spheres that evoke ball bearings in many Cartier pieces of the time.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
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David Szondy
june 28, New Atlas, 28 June 2025
European cinema helped to produce much of summer noir’s lexicon of themes, settings, and archetypes: Its fascination with the storied decadence of the leisure class—and the profligate rituals of the seasonal tourist—appeared in earlier film satires by Jean Renoir and Jacques Tati.
—Erik Morse, Vogue, 26 June 2025
Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary Hub
Jordan sits down with Renee Gladman to talk about prose architecture, Henry James, her fascination with cities, and mushrooms.
—Thresholds
june 25, Literary Hub, 25 June 2025
The dawn of the automobile age, for instance, spurred fascination with machinery, influencing designs like the cabochon spheres that evoke ball bearings in many Cartier pieces of the time.
—Jill Newman, Robb Report, 29 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The track bursts with a childlike charm and endearing lyrics, written in part by members Sunwoo and Eric. 10.—
Jeff Benjamin,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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Lily Hall and Celestine Bed & Breakfast both deliver boutique charm and thoughtful extras.—
Kelsey Glennon,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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The festival’s main attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks taking on Dylan Harper’s Spurs is the main attraction, but there’s plenty more worth tuning in for on Saturday and Sunday.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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But a large part of its enduring allure is arguably its world-class lineup of hotels that reflect Bangkok’s sophistication, Thai heritage, and renowned warmth and hospitality.—
John Wogan,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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For all of its allure, though, nostalgia is a tricky element for a restaurant to trade in, and a risky thing to rely on.—
Helen Rosner,
New Yorker,
6 July 2025
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Recently spotted on everyone from Hailey Bieber to Olivia Rodrigo, the dots evoke ’50s and ’80s glamour and can turn heads without forcing you to wear louder colors or patterns.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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Celebrating the elegance of an Italian summer with bold patterns, rich textures, effortless glamour, while embracing the modern warmth and charm that Swexan is known for.—
Yola Robert,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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