as in attraction
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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In doing so, states like New York can demonstrate leadership again, becoming magnets for capital, founders, and innovation.
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Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Caixin, a Chinese business news outlet, reported on May 15, just days after a U.S.-China trade truce, that three leading Chinese rare earth magnet companies have received export licenses from the commerce ministry to ship to North America and Europe.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The top of the ring is attached via magnets and can be detached.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
At the recycling center, powerful magnets will pull out steel.
—Terence Musho, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
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Jeremy Cooney, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
Caixin, a Chinese business news outlet, reported on May 15, just days after a U.S.-China trade truce, that three leading Chinese rare earth magnet companies have received export licenses from the commerce ministry to ship to North America and Europe.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2025
The top of the ring is attached via magnets and can be detached.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 28 May 2025
At the recycling center, powerful magnets will pull out steel.
—Terence Musho, The Conversation, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
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The beloved attraction, which combines a 3D movie, real special effects and iconic character animatronics was the last project the late Jim Henson worked on himself before his death.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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