variants
also loadstones
as in magnets
something that attracts interest
the young woman's wealth unfortunately made her a lodestone for fortune hunters
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Noun
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But not any case with magnets in it - the case must feature secret proprietary voodoo that only Samsung knows (and the broader case manufacturing industry has yet to reverse-engineer).—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
19 Mar. 2026 -
The bar will host a few giveaways, in which customers could win beads, hats, magnets, stickers and FC Cincinnati tickets.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
16 Mar. 2026
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While renowned attractions are renowned and continue to draw crowds for a reason, there are wonders to be found on less trodden paths—like these seven selections from all over Southeast Asia.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Family considerations Most Fort Worth attractions welcome visitors of all ages.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Lodestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestones. Accessed 25 Mar. 2026.
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