MAGNETIC Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

magnetic

adjective

mag-ˈne-tik

Definition of magnetic

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 And the entire bag is secured with a magnetic closure that prevents spills. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026 Perhaps a similarly magnetic impulse lured Madelynn and me to Big Slide. — Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2026 The swirls could also fuel the buildup of the sun’s magnetic energy, which drives solar flares and coronal mass ejections. — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026 Chris Pratt‘s Han Solo turn is still magnetic as hell, though Star-Lord’s caddishness hasn’t aged super well. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetic

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Leatherwood will play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Leatherwood is set to play Fox Thornton, Brendan’s best friend and fellow fisherman, a charismatic ladies’ man whose easy charm masks a deeper loyalty and vulnerability.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

Venus enters Libra and your 9th House of Travel, Learning, and Perspective, making new ideas, cultures, conversations, and experiences feel especially attractive.

— Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
But analysts see the slide as an attractive entry point for investors, highlighting the company's scalable licensing model and the potential for licensees to benefit from the next wave of data center growth.

— Hugh Leask, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

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If their creations are deemed visually appealing, the males win the ultimate prize — mating privileges.

— Dina Cheney, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
To make Chinese legal institutions more appealing, Beijing would need to grant them genuine autonomy rather than merely expecting professionalism in routine cases.

— Mark Jia, Foreign Affairs, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of appealing

Adjective

Sheer fabric gives way to a seductive ensemble, while also being breathable and airy for sunny afternoons.

— Christina Perrier, InStyle, 30 July 2026
McQueen starred opposite Faye Dunaway, who portrayed a beautiful and seductive investigator contracted to find the elusive heistman.

— José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 29 July 2026

Definition of seductive

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