ANIMAL MAGNETISM Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

animal magnetism

noun

Definition of animal magnetism

as in appeal

the power of irresistible attraction a photograph that captures the athlete's animal magnetism

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Recent Examples of animal magnetism But either by coincidence or animal magnetism, there are four of us in conversation. — Literary Hub, 17 Aug. 2026 Each essay in this collection understands science differently—some are analyzing very tangible discoveries, like the x-ray or stethoscope, and others explore pseudosciences like phrenology and animal magnetism. — Chava Pearl Lansky, JSTOR Daily, 30 July 2025 And of course, Fox’s animal magnetism attracted the approval of the rocker. — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 July 2023 Keoghan’s own animal magnetism is present onscreen, if only because his physicality is so refreshingly untamed. — Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2022 Based on the widely popular theory of animal magnetism proposed by Franz Mesmer at the end of the 18th century, Allix claimed that snails are particularly well suited to communicate by a magnetism-like force through the ambient medium. — Justin E. H. Smith, Wired, 3 Mar. 2022 In the eighteenth century, Franz Mesmer introduced his concept of mesmerism, or animal magnetism, involving a universal vital fluid that passes in and out through our pores. — Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021 Your animal magnetism could be a big turn-on for a special someone this evening. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 15 May 2021 The student need not believe that Noah existed, or that his animal magnetism was as great as is said, or how long-lived his children were. — Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020

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Noun

This week, during the same appeal hearing, prosecutors are mounting a separate argument that her prison sentence of 33 years with no parole isn’t long enough.

— Hilary Whiteman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
The Powells, who have spent years returning to Sandals resorts, understand that appeal.

— Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of appeal

Noun

The stakes are high, with victory on the track bringing in prize money and enhancing the team’s attractiveness to sponsors like Petronas and Microsoft.

— Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Aug. 2026
But these concerns do not eliminate bitcoin's attractiveness in a fiscally dominant macroenvironment.

— Dave Birnbaum, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractiveness

Noun

Mengi The longest independent music venue in the city, this spot can house 50-ish people on a packed day, and that’s precisely its charm.

— Erika Owen, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026
Viewers well versed in the ways of romantic fiction won’t be that surprised by how this little pas de quatre works out as Emile dithers and deliberates over each woman’s charms.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of charm

Noun

Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.

— Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
Continue reading … THROWBACK THRILLS — Disneyland fans beg for return of beloved '60s attraction that shuttered years ago.

— , FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of attraction

Noun

Stapley’s own fascination with the art of the con began after her mother was conned out of her life savings.

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Show creator Quinn Shephard told Netflix’s Tudum that her love for Y2K teen movies and erotic thrillers like Carrie, Jennifer’s Body and Heavenly Creatures, as well as her fascination with the Salem witch trials, inspired her to write The Body.

— Yamillah Hurtado, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of fascination

Noun

Chamberlain was a Navy brat from the Midwest, who left the service to become a hairdresser in Chicago but was drawn with an intense magnetism toward the School of the Art Institute.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 21 Aug. 2026
The Moon conjoins Venus in Libra and your 1st House of Self, highlighting your presence, style, mood, and personal magnetism.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of magnetism

Noun

To add a little sour to the sweetness, however, why not add accessories that have some edge?

— Emma Bocchi, Glamour, 21 Aug. 2026
The soup itself has an almost lemon curd-like acidity and sweetness, and it’s laced with flecks of fresh corn and tiny diced pieces of zucchini.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of sweetness

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