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Synonyms: Noun
attraction, draw, lodestone (also loadstone)
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the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the areaRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
The vibrations give everything in the recycling stream a small boost toward the magnet, allowing it to latch on to the metal. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "Bikes, bowling balls, and the delicate balancing act that is modern recycling," 31 Dec. 2018 Novelty Swiss cow and cowbell magnets on display at a souvenir shop in Lugano, Switzerland, in 2016. — Brian Blackstone, WSJ, "Should Cows Have Horns? Switzerland Will Decide," 23 Nov. 2018 Her work has been a mainstay in gift shops for decades, printed on magnets, coasters, and cocktail napkins. — Eliza Brooke, Vox, "We buy each other gifts with misanthropic slogans to forge a common bond," 9 Nov. 2018 The superstar model is a paparazzi magnet, with every move—and outfit—documented by media all over the world. — Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, "Gigi Hadid Is Ready to Rock the Vote," 5 Nov. 2018 The bags contain keepsakes such as an Order of Service for the royal wedding ceremony, a fridge magnet, a poncho in case of rain on the day, shortbread cookies, and chocolate coins. — Amy Mackelden, Harper's BAZAAR, "Gift Bags from Princess Eugenie's Wedding Are Selling for Less Than Meghan & Harry's $28,500 Record," 13 Oct. 2018 Help your teen or tween decorate a locker caddy with items like wallpaper, DIY magnets, carpets and pen holders cups. — Nadine Jolie Courtney, Good Housekeeping, "10 Back to School DIY Projects Your Kids Will Love," 23 July 2018 At Carver Middle School in Delray Beach, which has an International Baccalaureate magnet, sixth-graders get iPads and an academic coach who is helping to integrate science and technology into the curriculum. — Lois K. Solomon, Sun-Sentinel.com, "There's still room at magnet schools in Delray Beach and Boynton Beach," 2 July 2018 McGrath was able to transform her cluttered medicine cabinet into an organized paradise using only ceramic block magnets, floral fabric and Mod Podge. — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, "Magnets Are the Organizing Hack Your Medicine Cabinets Have Been Waiting For," 19 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'magnet.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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