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
For years, credit card issuers and other businesses that have backed off using magnetic strips in favor of more secure EMV chips and contactless RFID technology, commonly known as tap to pay.
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Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Crown Publishing imprint Storehouse Voices will release Akil’s fiction novel, which follows the titular magnetic heroine navigating emotions, secrets and a profound personal awakening as a thirty something NYC woman in the 90s.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The excitement has been fueled by theory and early experimental reports suggesting that RuO₂ might host an unusual magnetic state with major implications for spintronics and high-speed electronics, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The words sound like magnetic fridge poetry—jumbled and foreign in her mouth.
—Olivia Horn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
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Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 25 Feb. 2026
Crown Publishing imprint Storehouse Voices will release Akil’s fiction novel, which follows the titular magnetic heroine navigating emotions, secrets and a profound personal awakening as a thirty something NYC woman in the 90s.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 24 Feb. 2026
The excitement has been fueled by theory and early experimental reports suggesting that RuO₂ might host an unusual magnetic state with major implications for spintronics and high-speed electronics, according to a press release.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
The words sound like magnetic fridge poetry—jumbled and foreign in her mouth.
—Olivia Horn, Pitchfork, 20 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Tours to nearby towns include traditional lunches cooked by locals, such as the charismatic Kamala Lalchan of Marpha.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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In this vacuum, supplements, unproven interventions, and their charismatic advocates thrive.—
Andrew S. Brack,
Time,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Having taught classes in neuroscience and disease processes at Chicago State University, Straughter designs her works to draw people in with attractive patterns and colors.—
Susan DeGrane,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shares are up almost 40% over the last 12 months and remain extremely attractive at current levels, Gosalia said.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Making this opportunity even more appealing is the location.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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To make the post more appealing to your cat, rub catnip on it or apply a cat pheromone product.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Raglan is a charming surf town on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island where the vibes are laidback and friendly.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2026
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There are also charming men, if that’s your thing.—
Jacqui Palumbo,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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With precision smart bombs, the trap is especially seductive.—
Richard Hall,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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The story also centers on Jitka, Morava’s courageous fiancée, who goes undercover as bait, and Marleen, a seductive actress who has a secret alliance with Buback.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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