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
Other topics of his lectures over the years that followed included animal magnetism, hypnotism, and the ether.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Apr. 2024
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
The charismatic Sun moves into your sign today, enhancing your animal magnetism.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Apr. 2024
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
The charismatic Sun moves into your sign today, enhancing your animal magnetism.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal magnetism
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But a site like GoFundMe offering them could be the start to broadening their appeal—after all, the site has some 200 million users from all income levels, races, and genders.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
30 June 2025
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The veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Amenities: Saltwater pool, restaurant and bar, wellness zone, à la carte breakfast, Byredo toiletries Address: R. de São Marçal 77, 1200-419 Lisboa, Portugal The entrance to this property is hidden, but that only adds to its secluded charm.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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Adding to their travel-friendly charms, the curtains are machine washable and come with a matching bag for easy storage.—
Shoko Wanger,
Architectural Digest,
30 June 2025
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In Kansas City, the brand-new Museum of BBQ showcases how this quintessential American cuisine is made. Road Cruise Take a road cruise along a captivating northeast loop that’s filled with urban attractions, rugged coasts and gorgeous mountains.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The re-imagined attraction, sponsored by General Motors, closed in June 2024 for an extensive overhaul and will reopen to the guests on July 22.—
Joe Burbank,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 June 2025
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All kinds of vehicles hold a special fascination for kids, trucks in particular.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
11 July 2025
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Trump's fascination for mixed martial arts goes back years and his support for fighting sports goes back even further to his days hosting WrestleMania in Atlantic City, N.J. in 1988.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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As one of the most intelligent individuals on Earth, Michael Holt uses T-spheres, computerized floating orbs that respond to his voice, for a variety of purposes, including force field creation and hologram projection.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
10 June 2025
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Because Super Graphic Ultra Modern Girl over here has an invisible force field around her.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2025
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Turning to craft, there’s no better place than Ubud to marvel at the dazzling creative gifts of the Balinese, whose affinity for painting, woodcarving, and weaving, to name a notable few, is a defining element of the island’s magnetism.—
Alexandra Kirkman,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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The magnetism of Rosemead House begins not inside, but at street level.—
Katie Nanton,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2025
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Lauren Sánchez was channeling old Hollywood glamour on the morning of her wedding day in Venice, on Friday.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
27 June 2025
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The pair looked like the epitome of Hollywood glamour and walked the red carpet for the premiere of the rapper's film, Highest 2 Lowest, at Cannes on May 19.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Animal magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal%20magnetism. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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