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
The abundance of contemporary retellings and revisions, from Kay Cicellis’s trilogy to Emily Wilson’s 2017 retranslation of The Odyssey to Madeline Miller’s 2018 novel, Circe, expose an ongoing fascination with the tension between fate and control.
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Rachel Vorona Cote, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Villanelle develops her own fascination with Eve, leading to a unique cat-and-mouse game.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 2 Jan. 2026
This stretch of the park, an object of fascination for Urbano, contains an array of a hundred or so different models of public gaslights, now obsolete and semi-derelict.
—Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 2026
Recently, it's been pottery—now, sewing has become the new fascination.
—Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 31 Dec. 2025
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Without question, Bardot expanded the appeal of international films from cinephiles and college students.—
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The appeal of Charli’s account was that her reviews were funny, yes, and a glimpse into her culture diet in relation to her own work.—
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Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.—
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In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.—
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And downtown Revelstoke still retains mom-and-pop charm and a strongly local ethos, plus loads of local art (don’t miss the art allies).—
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Modern Equestrian Elegance Meets Bold Textiles Inspired by the timeless charm of the countryside, this look blends rustic equestrian touches with a refined, modern sensibility.—
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
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Aldo Chelsey Pumps Last but not least the D’Orsay silhouette and 3-inch heel on the Aldo Chelsey Pumps add extra allure and drama to an already sophisticated shoe.—
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The element of privacy is part of the allure, Sack says.—
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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