variants
or magneto-
1
: magnetic force
magnetometer
2
: magnetism : magnetic
magnetoelectric
magneton
3
: magnetoelectric
magnetoresistance
4
: magnetosphere
magnetopause
Examples of magnet in a Sentence
Noun
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Barbizon quickly became a magnet for the ambitious, glamorous, and erudite—a young Joan Didion once called it home, as did Cybill Shepherd—who came to the Big Apple to pursue their dreams.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
But relations began to sour again after Washington complained that Beijing was slow-rolling exports to the U.S. of critical rare earth minerals and magnets.
—Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
China’s decision in April to limit exports of a wide range of critical minerals and magnets disrupted supplies needed by automakers, computer chip manufacturers and military contractors around the world.
—CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Will Brass Chief Commercial Officer, The Premier League (U.K.)
Brass has helped the Premier League become a magnet for the world’s most iconic brands, deepening the cultural reach of the game well beyond the pitch.
—Seth Matlins, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
The Barbizon quickly became a magnet for the ambitious, glamorous, and erudite—a young Joan Didion once called it home, as did Cybill Shepherd—who came to the Big Apple to pursue their dreams.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 19 June 2025
But relations began to sour again after Washington complained that Beijing was slow-rolling exports to the U.S. of critical rare earth minerals and magnets.
—Caitlin Babcock, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
China’s decision in April to limit exports of a wide range of critical minerals and magnets disrupted supplies needed by automakers, computer chip manufacturers and military contractors around the world.
—CNN Money, 16 June 2025
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnet. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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magnet
noun
mag·net
ˈmag-nət 
1
: a piece of some material (as the mineral iron oxide) that is able to attract iron
especially
: a mass of iron or steel so treated that it has this property
2
: something that attracts
the magnet of fame
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