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
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Meanwhile, a Maine State Game Warden leads a search on the ground and an elderly birdwatcher from Connecticut develops a fascination with the case.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
What began as a childhood fascination eventually revved up into something much more.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
My fascination with viral content has led me to collaborate with businesses across the globe, including some industry giants.
—Vicky Owens, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The comedian appears in the special because of his deep fascination with octopuses.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 1 May 2025
What began as a childhood fascination eventually revved up into something much more.
—Pamela Chelin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Apr. 2025
My fascination with viral content has led me to collaborate with businesses across the globe, including some industry giants.
—Vicky Owens, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The comedian appears in the special because of his deep fascination with octopuses.
—Kelli Bender, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
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“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fascination. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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