lodestones

noun

variants also loadstones
plural of lodestone
as in magnets
something that attracts interest the young woman's wealth unfortunately made her a lodestone for fortune hunters

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  1. magnets
  2. attractions
Noun
  • Because a robot cannot yet dress itself, zippers, snaps, magnets and detachable modular pieces make each garment easy to put on, remove and maintain.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
  • Five percent, including computers, electronic products, and key materials like rare-earth magnets, are exposed to all three.
    — Eric Kutcher, Fortune, 2 July 2026
Definition of magnets
Noun
  • As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Under her and her husband Patrick’s ownership, the park added attractions such as the Scrambler and Tilt-a-Whirl, along with laser tag and a roller skating rink.
    — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
Definition of attractions
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