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
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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal magnetism
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Ed Masley Country Thunder Arizona attracts an average of 30,000 country fans a day, most of whom are there all weekend staying in the campgrounds that are such a huge part of the festival’s appeal.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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If her gait, as such, is being foisted on the audience for its box office appeal, permit me to suggest a reconsideration toward something more within the realm of natural.—
Joshua John Miller,
Vanity Fair,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some of the reasons for the billionaires’ departure is the attractiveness of Florida’s low taxes as well as its nice weather.—
Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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These factors include the high price of gold before the war, the relative attractiveness of other low-risk assets and a mixed record of living up to its safe-haven status.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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We’re not used to seeing this sort of voice set free in New Orleans, and that fact is part of Lemann’s considerable charms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Apr. 2026
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Downtown Landrum has plenty of small-town charm.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Unique attractions like the Hattiesburg Pocket Museum and the nearby Lucky Rabbit, a massive vintage store known for its creative displays, also attract visitors, Dorsey said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The attraction will occupy 60,000 square feet on three floors just across the street from Water Tower Place.—
Brian J. Rogal,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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That might be part of it—the fascination with something that’s becoming a little bit true in mainstream culture.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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My fascination with the difference between being a mentor and a father was, to a certain degree, my displacement of this question about responsibility to kids and responsibility to art.—
Andrew Marantz,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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Dozens of amateur and professional photographers were invited to find beauty in the invisible world of force fields and subatomic particles, which blip into existence for fractions of a second and hold secrets about the origin and fate of the universe.—
Zack Savitsky,
Quanta Magazine,
1 Apr. 2026
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Studebaker-Packard conceived of a different vehicle that not only would run on atomic energy, but would generate a force field around itself to prevent collisions.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026
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But by April 16, Mars will form a powerful sextile to Pluto in your sign, giving your words all the more magnetism and depth.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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Part of Harison’s magnetism is his restraint.—
Gabrielle Nicole Pharms,
Rolling Stone,
25 Mar. 2026
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Tangy, juicy cranberries complement the sweetness of the apples delightfully without making the perfect fall treat.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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To explore how these carbohydrates affect the brain, my collaborators and I gave volunteers two milkshakes matched for calories, nutrients, and sweetness.—
David S. Ludwig,
STAT,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Animal magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal%20magnetism. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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