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
  • To date, Goody King seller Yi Suen Commerce is aware of two children who ingested magnets from these toys and needed surgery to remove them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Incomes in San Francisco and San José, magnets for AI startups and major tech companies, rose more than 5% in 2025, putting them in the top 20 in terms of growth.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of magnets
Noun
  • At this point, the institution is operating as usual with the Museum Experience Center and other attractions open.
    — John Tufts, IndyStar, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Later came the casinos, and the boardwalk's popularity over the years has led to new attractions and businesses.
    — Ryan Hughes, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractions
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