fascination

noun

ˌfa-sə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce fascination (audio)
Definition of fascinationnext
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

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Recent Examples of fascination Early life and education Hoffman’s childhood in the New York suburbs was colored by a fascination with science and space. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 July 2026 Usha Vance, the daughter of immigrants from India, had already been the subject of some public fascination because of her husband. — Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026 Fruland remembers growing up with a fascination with space and sharing that with his cousin Walter. — Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 20 July 2026 Parenting was a haphazard experiment for even the best intentioned, and Helen and John observed their offspring, Bo, DH, and Mido, with profound fascination, as only parents can. — Min Jin Lee, New Yorker, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
  1. appeal
  2. attractiveness
  3. charm
  4. attraction
  5. allure
Noun
  • An appeal, on the other hand, can only consider evidence that’s already in the record and is typically filed when a defendant is questioning a judge’s decision.
    — Alex Brizee July 30, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
  • At the same time, Ghana and other African nations have made more deliberate appeals to descendants of the diaspora through citizenship, residency, tourism and investment initiatives.
    — Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • Nestled at the base of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth captures the Old World charm of a European alpine village with its wooden Bavarian architecture, German food like brats and schnitzel, and even its own Oktoberfest.
    — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 29 July 2026
  • Dix was a baseball prodigy too cocky and flashy for his own good who now coasts through life on his long-ago heroics coupled with charm and an undeserved diet of luck.
    — Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • The famed highway—which turns 100 this year—passes through bustling cities, natural landmarks, and quirky roadside attractions, so there’s plenty of things to see (and do) along the way.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Vogue, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As a Detroit native, the topic of retail attraction for the city aligns with my research.
    — Stephanie Leiser, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Sometimes his approach is so left-of-center that whole lines feel arrhythmic, but there’s a sedative allure in the way his sweet melodies find stasis in the chaos.
    — Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 31 July 2026
  • Built in 1905, there’s a timeless but fun allure to the place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 July 2026
Definition of allure

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