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
Simple glitter nails have evolved into glimmering lacquers, magnetic velvet polishes, and iridescent chrome powders.
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
An interior zip pocket secures your phone and wallet, while the roomy bag fits your laptop, notebooks, a planner, and more with a magnetic closure.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike conventional magnets, antiferromagnets are magnetic materials that produce no measurable external magnetic field.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
What to read next Most meteorites are highly dense and magnetic, so test them with a magnet.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
An interior zip pocket secures your phone and wallet, while the roomy bag fits your laptop, notebooks, a planner, and more with a magnetic closure.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
Unlike conventional magnets, antiferromagnets are magnetic materials that produce no measurable external magnetic field.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 11 Mar. 2026
What to read next Most meteorites are highly dense and magnetic, so test them with a magnet.
—Heather Barker, Space.com, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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What Jack doesn’t bet on is the re-emergence of Wendy’s toxic ex-boyfriend Chuck (Cory Michael Smith), a small-time pilot who isn’t made any less attractive for the fact that his life is in shambles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Fences are cool and all, but wouldn’t a green shrub with lovely-smelling flowers be more appealing?—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the feature is playful and visually appealing, the chatbot’s responses may still require human verification.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
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Built around a natural mineral spring, tourists have been flocking to this charming retreat for years.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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His charming Indiana State team – led by the bespectacled and beloved cult hero Robbie Avila, better known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar – won 28 games in the regular-season, and the Missouri Valley crown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nor does anyone spouting rock-hard opinions in recent weeks about Malik Willis with little more than scant and seductive game film.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Mar. 2026
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With precision smart bombs, the trap is especially seductive.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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