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

• allure
• animal magnetism
• appeal
• attractiveness
• captivation
• charisma
• charm
• duende
• enchantment
• force field
• glamour
• glamor
• magic
• magnetism
• oomph
• pizzazz
• pizazz
• seductiveness
• witchery

Examples of fascination in a Sentence

the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

Recent Examples on the Web

Merrick was an object of fascination during his life, and his story resonated beyond his lifetime. —Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025

As the Oscar-winning run of The Brutalist also recently showed, the length of movies remains a perennial subject of fascination among media and moviegoers alike. —Dade Hayes, Deadline, 9 Mar. 2025

Their work fit right in with the era’s fascination with psychoanalysis and mental illness. —Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2025

The building has become the subject of fascination online, thanks to the popularity of the Severance show and videos of people visiting Bell Works have quickly racked up tens of thousands of views online. —William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 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