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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But the series’s fascination with the prosperity doctrine and its detrimental consequences often felt secondary to a broader affection for its characters.
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
That’s how music became the unofficial theme of our India jag and an enduring source of fascination for him.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
And just like his fascination with his favorite girl, Rema and the track’s co-producer Thisizlondon keep us hooked with the hypnotic electric guitar that’s occasionally shredding throughout the song.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 30 Apr. 2025
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Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 May 2025
Her hands-on background and fascinations involve outdoor cooking, foraging, and stewarding gardens.
—Ashia Aubourg, Outside Online, 4 May 2025
That’s how music became the unofficial theme of our India jag and an enduring source of fascination for him.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
And just like his fascination with his favorite girl, Rema and the track’s co-producer Thisizlondon keep us hooked with the hypnotic electric guitar that’s occasionally shredding throughout the song.
—Dan Rys, Billboard, 30 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 22 May. 2025.
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