Synonyms for
Fascination
Definition
The state of being fascinated or extremely interested in someone or something.
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- deep fascination
- intense fascination
- growing fascination
- fascination with
- held a fascination
- sparked a fascination
- source of fascination
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Usage note
Fascination implies a strong interest or attraction. It is often used with prepositions like 'with' or 'by'. The adjective 'fascinating' is very common and generally positive.
Example sentences
- The little girl had a fascination for butterflies.
- He watched with fascination as the magician pulled a rabbit out of his hat.
- Her fascination with space led her to become an astronaut.
- The museum's exhibit on ancient Egypt was a fascination for history buffs.
- The young boy's fascination with cars turned into a passion for racing.
Quotes
Fascination is one step beyond interest. Interested people want to know if it works. Fascinated people want to learn how it works. - Jim Rohn
The greatest gift is to be fascinated by things that are beautiful, mysterious, and romantic. - Leonard Bernstein
The essence of romance is uncertainty. If ever there was certainty, it killed the romance, left it dead by the side of the road. - Carrie Bradshaw
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