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
This continuous switching of magnetic direction forces tiny magnetic regions within the metal to repeatedly realign.
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Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
The magnetic phone holder was so simple yet so clever.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The Shakespearean actor had famously played Hamlet on stage at the Old Vic in London, and his magnetic cinematic incarnation would come to personify the character — and in fact, Shakespeare — for a generation of filmgoers.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Seehorn is equally as magnetic a performer.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
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Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
The magnetic phone holder was so simple yet so clever.
—Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
The Shakespearean actor had famously played Hamlet on stage at the Old Vic in London, and his magnetic cinematic incarnation would come to personify the character — and in fact, Shakespeare — for a generation of filmgoers.
—Devan Coggan, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Mar. 2026
Seehorn is equally as magnetic a performer.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 15 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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The writer reckons with the charismatic, philandering father who tried to mold his son in his image.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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The best space here is undoubtedly the breakfast room and the tiered terrace that runs off it and into the garden—such a charming treat in the middle of a capital city.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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Dumas wrote his titular character as a man of mystique and a naturally charming presence capable of holding court with a wealth of tales from exotic locales.—
Jon O'Brien,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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With each of those numbers comes a selection of explosive, seductive, and electric choreography.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
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Don José is an inexperienced Spanish soldier who falls in love with the seductive Gypsy, Carmen.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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