magnetic

adjective

mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
Definition of magneticnext
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 Indeed, the employees at Nanjing had access only to magnetic paper. — Rakesh Kumar, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026 At that scale, Pedicularis lanata, a plant that grows hardly larger than a hand, can become a magnetic giant. — Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026 The platter is made of non-magnetic aluminum, but a soft iron induction wheel surrounds the lower part of the platter side, positioned in proximity to the Magnetic Driver mounted on the motor assembly. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 He is being remembered for his infectious smile, magnetic personality, and for being grounded in his faith. — Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
  1. charismatic
  2. attractive
  3. appealing
  4. charming
  5. seductive
Adjective
  • Ry then finds unexpected love with charismatic Spanish local Julian (played by Fernando Lindez).
    — Niya Doyle, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Whether by Curry’s charismatic nature or through a perfectionist drive to study, the late artist understood how to expand almost any creative assignment.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Among the 3,000 buildings the first licensed Black architect designed, from private residences to hotels, some of his most appealing—including one that formerly housed actor Denzel Washington’s family—can be found in Toluca Lake.
    — Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Another clear indication of a franchise running on fumes is that its most appealing element is now increasingly convoluted and tedious.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The house is about nine miles from Shrewsbury, putting it close to the charming market town’s restaurants and shops, with London reachable in under three hours.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Cook will play Elias Clarke, who is handsome, charming, and quietly persuasive.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Chocolate may have seductive ingredients like fat and sugar, but the chocolate bar doesn’t change its recipe based on who is eating it.
    — Larry Magid, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Reading those album titles while simultaneously listening to Casey Kasem on American Top 40 was a seductive Sunday-morning pop speedball.
    — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of seductive

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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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