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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Time, 4 June 2025
This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.
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—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Her growing fascination with digital storytelling soon translated into real-world experience.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
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Time, 4 June 2025
This experimental approach is characteristic of Ulvaeus’s career-long fascination with technological innovation.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 June 2025
In the meantime, the historic building has appeared to deteriorate both inside and out and has become an object of fascination for urban explorers who scout the conditions within.
—Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2025
Her growing fascination with digital storytelling soon translated into real-world experience.
—Caroline Price, Forbes.com, 30 May 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 10 Jun. 2025.
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