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

Learning to distinguish genuine friendship from fascination with his position is something Prince William has had to navigate his entire life. — Janelle Ash , Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026

For Johns, honey is one such ingredient—and his fascination with it is steeped in history. — Lauren Valenti, InStyle, 9 Sep. 2026

Asked about his fascination with families coming apart, Haigh traced it to his own childhood. — Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026

Part of the frustration and fascination of these climbing docs is that the filmmakers can never quite answer the question of why these people — tenacious, but undoubtedly masochistic — carry on and up the mountain again and again. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 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