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

• allure
• animal magnetism
• appeal
• attractiveness
• captivation
• charisma
• charm
• duende
• enchantment
• force field
• glamour
• glamor
• magic
• magnetism
• oomph
• pizzazz
• pizazz
• seductiveness
• witchery

Examples of fascination in a Sentence

the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

Recent Examples on the Web

But the series’s fascination with the prosperity doctrine and its detrimental consequences often felt secondary to a broader affection for its characters. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 May 2025

Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens. —Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025

That’s how music became the unofficial theme of our India jag and an enduring source of fascination for him. —Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025

And just like his fascination with his favorite girl, Rema and the track’s co-producer Thisizlondon keep us hooked with the hypnotic electric guitar that’s occasionally shredding throughout the song. —Dan Rys, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025

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