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

From this space emerges the witch, a symbol of collective female strength and a figure through whom fascination and fear continue to be explored. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 8 July 2026

Fans want to feel as close to the objects of their fascination as possible. — Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 8 July 2026

Drawdowns 'faster and more severe' For one thing, there has always been a popular fascination with mechanical, forced or price-agnostic sources of supply and demand for stocks. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 7 July 2026

In 1889, Constantine Vitale opened a fireworks shop in his small Italian town, turning his fascination with pyrotechnics into a family business. — Kyla Guilfoil, NBC news, 5 July 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