force field

noun

Definition of force fieldnext
as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction an entrepreneur whose force field is intense enough to make you share in his dreams

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Recent Examples of force field During the destruction of Krypton, Kara’s scientist parents, Zor-El (David Krumholtz) and Alura (Emily Beecham), managed to break off a city of Krypton – Argo City – that was protected by a force field. — Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 So assuming the respective number of degrees of freedom for each scalar, matter, and force field in the Standard Model, how many does that make? — Quanta Magazine, 15 June 2026 The mystical thinking that once revolved around crystals and psychic force fields has not disappeared. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 27 May 2026 No plant is a force field, but stacked together, these greenery picks can meaningfully cut down on the pests competing for your outdoor space — and most of them look (and smell) better than a citronella candle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for force field
Recent Examples of Synonyms for force field
  1. appeal
  2. attractiveness
  3. charm
  4. fascination
  5. attraction
  6. animal magnetism
Noun
  • The ban remains in force, with the Supreme Court scheduled to hear a further appeal early next month.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • In the appeal, the Cubs will be ready to counter these and other potential arguments.
    — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 15 Oct. 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
  • But, for me, the softer spotlight on HABIBTI has been part of its charm all along — and highlights the risk in releasing three albums at once.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Classic loafers and chunky socks lean into the slightly offbeat charm.
    — Christina Holevas, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • But spectators may come for the theater of death itself, drawn by fascination with what human beings can do to one another.
    — Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The design also nods to Schlumberger’s fascination with textiles.
    — Thomas Waller, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • Next weekend should offer a clearer picture of whether Universal has created another enduring genre attraction or simply convinced millions of people to show up for an exceptionally good commercial.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Brother Save Us) are set to star in Spaceship Earth, the new Disney+ pilot inspired by the Disney World EPCOT attraction of the same name.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • But either by coincidence or animal magnetism, there are four of us in conversation.
    — Literary Hub, 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
Definition of animal magnetism

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