as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of fascination
Image In recent years, the hulking forms of this midcentury movement have become a subject of public fascination.
—
Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The Rise of Courtroom Fashion as Pop Culture The fascination with courtroom drama is nothing new.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Who’s to blame? February 15, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes
For travelers to Europe, the rainbow of aperitifs in Mediterranean bars and restaurants has long been a fascination.
—Simon Mills, airmail.news, 15 Feb. 2025
During a weekend retreat at a remote countryside convent for intensive rehearsals, Lucia’s growing fascination with a restoration worker begins to strain her bond with Ana-Maria and the rest of the choir.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Anna Kodé, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025
The Rise of Courtroom Fashion as Pop Culture The fascination with courtroom drama is nothing new.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2025
Who’s to blame? February 15, 2025 Reading Time: 4 minutes
For travelers to Europe, the rainbow of aperitifs in Mediterranean bars and restaurants has long been a fascination.
—Simon Mills, airmail.news, 15 Feb. 2025
During a weekend retreat at a remote countryside convent for intensive rehearsals, Lucia’s growing fascination with a restoration worker begins to strain her bond with Ana-Maria and the rest of the choir.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
Noun
-
The rug’s slightly distressed look gives it a bit of vintage appeal, and its stain-resistant finish will protect against everyday spills and debris.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
4 Mar. 2025
-
Copies sold for hundreds of dollars, its scarcity only adding to its mythic appeal.—
Rachel Hills,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
Draper, oozing charm and confidence in his expensive suit, is the quintessential ad man—a modern-day David Ogilvy, whose book Confessions of an Advertising Man once defined the industry.—
Michael Ashley,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
-
Expand All When Phillip Sylvester first met Doug Cox and Nicole Pearl, he was impressed by their charm, skill and professionalism.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
Noun
-
The city has an opportunity to build an international attraction that would resonate for generations to come, Warren told a crowd of supporters at the Bears current home, 100-year-old Soldier Field.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2025
-
Sharing a bed, for example, is quite the talking point and speaking bluntly about your attraction to someone is downright gasp-worthy.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
28 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
While the promise of a stimulus check in 2025 is undeniably enticing, don’t let the allure of a quick financial windfall cloud your judgment.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
-
In the nineteenth century, cultural nationalism had great allure in central Europe, where political institutions were less developed and unable to become the focal point of national identity; such cultural nationalism at once signaled pride in the past and fear of the future.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
Noun
-
Oscar winners Hollywood’s glitz and glamour were on full display at the 97th Academy Awards on Sunday.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Mar. 2025
-
From glamorous red carpet entrances to intimate moments shared between the glitz and glamour, these couples reminded us that true love and undeniable style are always in season.—
Victoria Uwumarogie,
Essence,
3 Mar. 2025
Articles Related to fascination
Cite this Entry
“Fascination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fascination. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share