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
Examples of fascination in a Sentence
the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children
Recent Examples on the Web
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic — which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people — and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
—
Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
—CBS News, 23 June 2026
That started my fascination with music.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Kimura says his fascination with upskirting began at the age of 15, with pornography depicting staged scenarios.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Patrick Whittle, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026
Auctioneers say the unending fascination with the Titanic - which sank in 1912 after hitting an iceberg on its maiden voyage from Europe to New York, killing more than 1,500 people - and the rarity of artifacts adds up to high demand and exorbitant prices.
—CBS News, 23 June 2026
That started my fascination with music.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2026
Kimura says his fascination with upskirting began at the age of 15, with pornography depicting staged scenarios.
—Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Cite this Entry
“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascination. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
