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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As with many sweeping arguments, the fascination lies in the details.
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
But the dual Democrat-Republican fascination with The Epstein Files also testifies to a truth Hollywood has forever known: a love of conspiracy stories tugs at us all.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
Armisen's inspiration for the album seemed to come from a fascination with Foley art.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
My fascination with wine encompasses its farming, science, art, and rich history, but no wine has ever captivated me more than Tokaji Aszú.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Margaret Talbot, New Yorker, 21 July 2025
But the dual Democrat-Republican fascination with The Epstein Files also testifies to a truth Hollywood has forever known: a love of conspiracy stories tugs at us all.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 19 July 2025
Armisen's inspiration for the album seemed to come from a fascination with Foley art.
—Marina Watts, People.com, 17 July 2025
My fascination with wine encompasses its farming, science, art, and rich history, but no wine has ever captivated me more than Tokaji Aszú.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 15 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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