fascination

noun

ˌfa-sə-ˈnā-shən How to pronounce fascination (audio)
Definition of fascinationnext
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

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Recent Examples of fascination Together, the collections make a compelling case that fashion’s fascination with the sea isn’t just a fleeting summer obsession. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026 Today astronomers have a greater understanding of eclipses, but our fascination is as strong as ever. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 6 Aug. 2026 Jules Dassin explored his previously unexamined fascination with the psychosexual. — John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026 At the same time, this very condition, which also has to do with rapt attention, even fascination, is actively projected in every direction. — Jan Tumlir, Artforum, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fascination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for fascination
  1. appeal
  2. attractiveness
  3. charm
  4. attraction
  5. allure
Noun
  • He was sentenced to death in 1986, won an appeal for a new sentencing hearing and was again sentenced to death in 1989.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The mish-mash of different stands, for instance, at Harrogate Town’s Wetherby Road — now no longer part of the ’92’, following their relegation in May— gave the place a certain appeal, even though the National League felt a more natural home.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • Taurus April 20 – May 20 Pleasure can become productive without losing its charm.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Grounds also have a charm many of their modern brethren lack, and the main stand here certainly delivers on that score.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • Hopefully all of the drifting is turning the wheels in his brain for ideas for the next great theme park attraction.
    — Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Fifteen years after owners switched off the rides for the last time, an eerie and rusted amusement park happily in decay in Seoul's outskirts has become one of the city's coolest attractions.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Ed gets swept up in her performative antics and elusive, larger-than-life allure.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The unparalleled natural beauty and the allure of an active lifestyle draw many second-home buyers and drive the conversion of permanent housing stock to short-term rentals.
    — Nancy Forster-Holt, The Conversation, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of allure

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