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

As Copping helps to cast the house in a new light, Lanvin unveiled a new signature blue in September that was inspired by Jeanne Lanvin’s fascination and obsession with perfecting the shade. —Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 13 Nov. 2025

Such a fascination with exceptional minds – and the idea that madness and genius are two sides of the same coin – fed into the heart of detective fiction. —Soohyun Cho, The Conversation, 13 Nov. 2025

Oddly enough, being chased by them annually and sacrificing my PB&Js to placate the flock hasn’t diminished my fascination with swans yet. —Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Nov. 2025

Her fascination was fueled by her parents’ expeditions to Everest in 2006 and 2007. —Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 12 Nov. 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