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

Synonyms of fascination

• appeal
• attractiveness
• charm
• attraction
• allure

Examples of fascination in a Sentence

the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

Recent Examples on the Web

And of his fascination in the idea that people might go on living after death, in oblivion. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

That personal fascination would eventually shape Big World Pictures’ identity. — José Salazar, IndieWire, 24 Aug. 2026

The journey to the courtroom for Dean Malone took a 16-hour bus ride from Denver – and three decades of fascination with the case. — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026

Directed by Bittar, who co-wrote the screenplay with Vinícius Perez, the film follows Daniel, played by João Guilherme, from his early fascination with computers to his emergence as one of Brazil’s most skilled young hackers. — Ed Meza, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1605, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for fascination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation