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
Best ski goggles These ski goggles are versatile, affordable and have a magnetic lens-changing system so beginners can try various lenses.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Brent, by contrast, is a magnetic and enigmatic force — brilliant, elusive, and driven by an almost compulsive need to run toward danger.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Maintain your routine on the go with leak-proof, life-proof magnetic travel containers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the moon’s magnetic past matters because magnetic fields shield planetary surfaces from solar wind and help scientists probe the evolution of planetary interiors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Brent, by contrast, is a magnetic and enigmatic force — brilliant, elusive, and driven by an almost compulsive need to run toward danger.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 3 Mar. 2026
Maintain your routine on the go with leak-proof, life-proof magnetic travel containers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 2 Mar. 2026
Understanding the moon’s magnetic past matters because magnetic fields shield planetary surfaces from solar wind and help scientists probe the evolution of planetary interiors.
—Stefanie Waldek, Space.com, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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That’s a lot of folks — none of whom are particularly well known or hugely charismatic — taking small slices of the pie.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Enrigue is an erudite, charismatic raconteur—the sort who will tell you the most abject story with a wink—and his novel distills a byzantine swirl of historical events through the lives of a handful of very colorful characters.—
Carolina A. Miranda,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding flower beds filled with water-loving plants such as daylilies, blue flag irises, and button bushes is an attractive solution for soggy areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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His patience as a runner is the most appealing characteristic, a style that could finally marry the solid blocking metrics with results.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Public-private partnerships are increasingly appealing to investors.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Portside Wood Potting Station Get your green thumb to work with this charming wood potting station that keeps all your planting essentials tidy and in reach.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Mar. 2026
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After the Mexican military killed an infamous drug lord, a charming town in Jalisco state was engulfed in 24 hours of terror.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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 13 Mar. 2026.
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