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

Like that series, the new one—which Sherman has uncharacteristically given an official title, Fabric Matrons—came about through Sherman’s own fascination with Chanel as a brand. — Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026

The revised statement follows ProPublica reporting that dived deep into the causes and severe consequences of America’s current fascination with raw milk, which has not been heated to kill off harmful bacteria. — Annie Waldman, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2026

Millet’s 2022 novel Dinosaurs also reflects her fascination with long extinct creatures. — Literary Hub, 6 Oct. 2026

Howard said there is still a fascination with FDR more than 80 years after his death. — John Ramos, CBS News, 6 Oct. 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