as in attraction
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnet
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Amazon’s slept-on fashion section is a treasure trove of rich-looking styles and instant compliment magnets.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Middle school is also a good time to start thinking ahead — many Sacramento-area districts offer magnet programs and allow intra-district transfers, so your neighborhood school may not be your only option.
—Ryan Brennan
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The kind of rare-earth magnets the company focuses on are needed for critical military technologies, including drones and satellites.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026
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Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Amazon’s slept-on fashion section is a treasure trove of rich-looking styles and instant compliment magnets.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Middle school is also a good time to start thinking ahead — many Sacramento-area districts offer magnet programs and allow intra-district transfers, so your neighborhood school may not be your only option.
—Ryan Brennan
may 29, Sacbee.com, 29 May 2026
The kind of rare-earth magnets the company focuses on are needed for critical military technologies, including drones and satellites.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
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Aside from serving as the beachy backdrop for an eponymous Netflix drama series, the coastal enclave boasts scenic waterfronts, parks, attractions and historical sites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Opening on July 15, the new attraction will be the organization’s first permanent location.—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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