Synonyms of fascination

fascination

noun

ˌfa-sə-ˈnā-shən 

as in appeal

the power of irresistible attraction

the fascination that the subject of dinosaurs has for most children

Synonyms & Similar Words

• appeal
• attractiveness
• charm
• attraction
• allure
• glamour
• seductiveness
• captivation
• sweetness
• magnetism
• magic
• charisma
• enchantment
• desirability
• pizzazz
• witchery
• force field
• seduction
• animal magnetism
• oomph
• desirableness
• duende
• lure
• allurement
• delightfulness
• pleasantness
• niceness
• agreeableness
• sex appeal
• call
• pleasingness
• darlingness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• repulsion
• repulsiveness
• unpleasantness
• offensiveness
• disagreeableness
• distastefulness
• obnoxiousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of fascination

Key leadership reshuffle The black box of China’s elite politics has long been a source of fascination for journalists, scholars and foreign governments alike. — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026

That visceral response reflects a lifelong fascination with music as a physical experience. — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

From a childhood fascination with a tarot deck to performing for audiences around the world, Antoniou has built a career around turning the impossible into unforgettable theatre. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Krukow’s embrace of baseball’s constant evolution was always evident in his obvious fascination and affection for young players. — Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2026