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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
  • Only someone very comfortable, or very dishonest, would pretend the fantasy has no appeal.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The friendly service, comfortable rooms and downtown location give it wide appeal.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 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
  • The state is sizable—447 miles long from north to south and 361 miles wide from east to west—which gives you all the more reason to return again and again to uncover more of its charms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Even her handmade orchid bag charm has piercings that feel true to the time.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • The Ouze The Ouze’s sleek-meets-rugged aesthetic presented during London Fashion Week stemmed from founder Tony Vernon’s fascination with antique and heirloom jewelry that has been worn and appreciated over time.
    — Virginia Corneli, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Hogan builds the film around audiences’ fascination with the true crime documentary format before steering the narrative into unexpected supernatural territory.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • The blob continues to satisfy our attraction to organic shapes and spectacle and looks incredible on our Instagram feeds.
    — Sam Lubell, Curbed, 21 Sep. 2026
  • There’s this weird attraction to potential violence and knowing that you’re safeguarded from it.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 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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