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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EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
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EW.com, 13 Mar. 2025
With ongoing marine research in the works, Cameron’s fascination with the deep has yielded a new expedition series, OceanXplorers, whose first season debuted in 2024—Cousteau redux?
—Bill Gourgey, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2025
Chagall’s fascination with Mediterranean light magnifies the vibrant colors and imagery of this lyrical narrative underscoring his playful, pioneering experimentation.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Exploring a spiritual fascination?
—USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 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 19 Apr. 2025.
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