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 Because no human can sift through thousands of XRD patterns a day, the company is developing machine learning algorithms to use XRD and measure the magnetic properties of materials to speed detection of new superconductors. — Alan Patterson, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Sep. 2026 Your knives go on the outside of these narrow, freestanding blocks, which typically have wooden exteriors and magnetic cores. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026 The new magnetic styles stick right to your (magnetic) fridge for easy access. — ABC News, 31 Aug. 2026 Additionally, magnetic anomalies found in iron-bearing minerals in the south now make more sense. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetic

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Adjective

Rarely, if ever, has international soccer been blessed with a deeper, more talented and charismatic group of young stars.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Moore’s Mona finds herself in the thrall of a charismatic community theater director played, in a delightful bit of typecasting, by Paul Giamatti.

— John Ross, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of charismatic

Adjective

The 10-year Treasury yield at nearly two-decade highs above 5% starts to look like a pretty attractive risk-free return.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026
New London officials are eagerly endorsing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners’ proposal as a way to draw some of the thousands of new employees being hired by nearby Electric Boat while recapturing a stretch of attractive waterfront at the marina.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

In its reporting, Southern Living magazine praised the fan-favorite destination for its charming downtown and proximity to scenic views.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2026
The time-bending romance, led by the charming Louis Garrel, is based on Hungry Heart, a book of shorts by Eshkol Nevo.

— Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

There is a seductive argument for a more systematic approach in the interests of greater consistency, but the issue rarely arises and gets lost among more pressing matters.

— Graham Scott, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Digital analytics can create a seductive illusion of precision.

— Sindhu Bhaskar, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of seductive

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