fascination
noun
fas·ci·na·tion
ˌfa-sə-ˈnā-shən 
1
a
: the quality or power of fascinating
b
: something fascinating
2
: the state of being fascinated : the state of feeling an intense interest in something
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Examples of fascination in a Sentence
the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children
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Remember, of course, that the bush holds as much fascination for those living and working in it as for visitors.
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
His fascination with Alaska started in his late teens, after a winter’s worth of National Guard training there.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
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Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 2024
His fascination with Alaska started in his late teens, after a winter’s worth of National Guard training there.
—Tammy Lagorce, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for fascination
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascination. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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