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
His fascination with toilet paper led to the installation of his own bathroom roller—and a hilarious video that won him the Pet of the Week title.
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Less than ten years later, director Sofia Coppola filmed her award-winning Lost in Translation at the Park Hyatt, sparking further fascination with the luxury hotel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
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Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 23 Dec. 2024
In the hours following his death, a fascination grew around who his assailant might be, what the motives were.
—Angela Watercutter, WIRED, 30 Dec. 2024
Less than ten years later, director Sofia Coppola filmed her award-winning Lost in Translation at the Park Hyatt, sparking further fascination with the luxury hotel.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
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One source did note, however, that Israel’s Supreme Court would have 24 hours to permit an appeal, so the earliest a ceasefire could go into effect would be Friday, Jan. 17.—
Mya Abraham,
VIBE.com,
15 Jan. 2025
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Any appeal is expected to be rejected by the court.—
Bruno Nota,
ABC News,
15 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Maybe the charm of an Arts and Crafts bungalow needs to go without flammable cedar shingles.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Zendaya wasn't the only one to fall for the charm of thick bangs.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Jan. 2025
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Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.—
Emma Kershaw,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The allure of her newfound status and authority becomes a troublesome prism through which to view an unjust world.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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But his time spent in this chic Owings Mills neighborhood adds to the allure of the on-the-market home adjacent to Caves Valley Golf Club.—
Mike Klingaman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2025
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The latest California blaze that erupted on Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills was threatening Los Angeles landmarks indelibly associated with the city’s glamour and the history of the American film industry.—
Yan Zhuang,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Of course, the nostalgia and the glamour and the showgirl element of all of it and being bedazzled head to toe looks like a lot of fun.—
Mark Olsen,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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