as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze
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Recent Examples of magnetic
The material is promising because of the coupling observed across its magnetic properties.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
While forecasts currently point to modest activity (with a Kp index up to 4, just below official storm levels), even the slightest shifts (like a stronger southward magnetic alignment) could enhance visibility in real time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The Pela Ema mine, which opened in 2024, is touted as the first large-scale operating mine outside Asia to produce all four of the key magnetic rare earths, as well as the heavy rare earth yttrium.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026
Because of the speed of revolution, a single grain of dust can be enough to strip the magnetic film and obliterate the underlying data.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 29 Apr. 2026
While forecasts currently point to modest activity (with a Kp index up to 4, just below official storm levels), even the slightest shifts (like a stronger southward magnetic alignment) could enhance visibility in real time.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 29 Apr. 2026
The Pela Ema mine, which opened in 2024, is touted as the first large-scale operating mine outside Asia to produce all four of the key magnetic rare earths, as well as the heavy rare earth yttrium.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2026
Because of the speed of revolution, a single grain of dust can be enough to strip the magnetic film and obliterate the underlying data.
—Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
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The Grammy Award-winning rapper made history as the show’s first woman to portray the charismatic cabaret manager Zidler — the character’s full name is Harold Zidler.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
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It’s been a long time since South Texas politics has produced such an unusual and high-stakes congressional race as this year’s battle between a two-term Republican incumbent and her Democratic opponent, a charismatic political neophyte who’s accustomed to being in the public eye.—
Joe Holley,
Washington Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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On World Rhythms, Lockwood trusts the listener to hear the arc of its noises, to trace their emergence and disappearance, their strange, seductive confluence.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Together, Venus and Pluto create a blend of seductive charm, substance and intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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