as in attraction
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnet
Texas continues to be a magnet for newcomers.
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Shop more compliment-magnet scents under $32, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
In particular, the city has long been a magnet for the LGBT+ community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Reinventing the magnet Permanent magnets rarely make headlines.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
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Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
Shop more compliment-magnet scents under $32, below.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 13 June 2026
In particular, the city has long been a magnet for the LGBT+ community.
—Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 12 June 2026
Reinventing the magnet Permanent magnets rarely make headlines.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 12 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
Noun
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Other types of attractions include shows, character meet-and-greets, climbing structures and wet and dry play areas.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The backstory Loews Hotels & Co opened Loews Chicago Hotel in 2015, setting their eyes on the Streeterville neighborhood for its unique position between the Chicago River and Lake Michigan, and its proximity to downtown’s best attractions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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