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. 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
Noun
  • This initiative aims to elevate horse racing's appeal to everyday sports fans by fostering rivalries and familiarity among top horses.
    Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • As the one-time mini-mogul stews in the clink, an appeal is fast-tracking its way through the courts.
    Dominic Patten, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The judging criteria balanced overall attractiveness and legibility for law enforcement.
    Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
  • The list compiled 300 cities of varying sizes across 22 factors of market attractiveness, affordability and quality of life.
    Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 25 July 2026
Noun
  • Venus enters Libra and your 1st House of Self, refreshing your confidence, charm, style, and personal magnetism.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Located in Lymington, The Cot is a small and cozy cottage with old-world charm.
    Katie Silcox, Vogue, 6 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The neighborhood/area Hôtel Royal is just one of the shining attractions of Evian Resort.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • That said, together, the synergy of Venus and Pluto can make an attraction feel more compelling, or perhaps a conversation more intimate than usual.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Jules Dassin explored his previously unexamined fascination with the psychosexual.
    John Bleasdale, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The fascination persisted, though Burke often undercut it with humor and self-deprecation.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This interaction creates a force field that attracts the gas molecules to the cavity walls.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Apparently, the multimillion-dollar mansion didn’t create an invisible force field.
    Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026
Noun
  • In the meantime, Venus in Libra will meet with Pluto retrograde in a harmonious alignment, adding depth, magnetism and a bit of psychological intrigue to the energetic atmosphere.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The findings, published in Nature Physics, could provide important clues about how complex electronic states — including superconductivity and magnetism — arise and interact in quantum materials.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 9 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The extra sweetness and crunch take this dessert over the top.
    Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Light brown webbing, especially on the ground spot, is also a reliable sign of sweetness.
    Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Animal magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal%20magnetism. Accessed 12 Aug. 2026.

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