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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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
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Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
From pamphlets to conventions, podcasts, and more Audiences and their fascination with the true crime genre have led to conventions such as CrimeCon, an annual event with speakers and awards.
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USA Today,
27 June 2026
Watching chefs work with fresh produce sparked an early fascination with professional cooking.
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Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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Culture Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
—
Emmanuel Olunkwa,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
From pamphlets to conventions, podcasts, and more Audiences and their fascination with the true crime genre have led to conventions such as CrimeCon, an annual event with speakers and awards.
—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Watching chefs work with fresh produce sparked an early fascination with professional cooking.
—
Amber Love Bond,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
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 5 Jul. 2026.
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