animal magnetism

noun

Definition of animal magnetismnext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal magnetism
  1. appeal
  2. attractiveness
  3. charm
  4. attraction
  5. fascination
  6. force field
  7. magnetism
  8. sweetness
Noun
  • Guests will also receive a zine-style pamphlet with the same homespun appeal explaining each of the eight sections in RM’s words alongside a diagram of the room.
    — Christine Terrisse, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Ives, a long-time champion of the AI trade, said those appeals shouldn’t worry investors looking at the sector’s long-term viability.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • Wifi in the rooms would be nice—current Apple computers no longer have broadband plugs—but disconnecting has its charms, too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The idea, at first, was to send people off with a special-edition Jibbitz, the snap-on charm Crocs wearers use to personalize their shoes.
    — Jasmin Malik Chua, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a true luxury resort that's located near all the key area attractions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Final Thoughts The Soundcore Nebula P1's obvious attraction is its sound system.
    — M. David Stone, PC Magazine, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Key leadership reshuffle The black box of China’s elite politics has long been a source of fascination for journalists, scholars and foreign governments alike.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
  • That visceral response reflects a lifelong fascination with music as a physical experience.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • But this year, a few things are keeping that force field down.
    — Nicholas Grondin, The Conversation, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Over the past several days, Lowell has been trapped underneath a weakupper-level area of high pressure, which has acted as a force field for Hawaii, forcing the storm to keep traveling west and stay south of the islands.
    — Tyler Ory, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of force field
Noun
  • The new study suggests that a crystal’s size could provide that missing common measure when researchers search for unconventional magnetism.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Putting his lean and sinewy physicality to disquieting use, McNairy makes Wilson both unreadable and coldly transparent, giving him equal parts menace and magnetism.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of magnetism
Noun
  • Like an old-school celery soda without the cloying sweetness.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Steelhead trout, a member of the salmon family, was soft with a hint of sweetness and paired beautifully with the green beans and onion.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sweetness

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