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
Zhdanov and his team calculated the depth of this possible reservoir by flying a helicopter that was kitted out with electromagnetic equipment over a section of the of the lake and combined these observations with magnetic measurements to study the structure of the reservoir.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
This pretty, spring-friendly bag features Kate Spade’s special Spade Flower Jacquard print and a magnetic snap closure that keeps your belongings easily accessible.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
Some countermeasures use uncrewed systems to trigger mines by mimicking the magnetic or acoustic signatures of ships, or to disable them with explosive charges.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 31 Mar. 2026
This pretty, spring-friendly bag features Kate Spade’s special Spade Flower Jacquard print and a magnetic snap closure that keeps your belongings easily accessible.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026
Machado went on to enjoy a long career in avant-garde theater, garnering accolades for his striking and magnetic stage presence, despite his modest claims otherwise.
—News Desk, Artforum, 30 Mar. 2026
Some countermeasures use uncrewed systems to trigger mines by mimicking the magnetic or acoustic signatures of ships, or to disable them with explosive charges.
—John Femiani, The Conversation, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Even the most skeptical viewer may be susceptible to the distractions of a particularly charismatic or chatty illusionist, right?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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Few cops are so charismatic and horrific as Asbæk’s character.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The water tower’s attractive exterior design appears to be an extension of the other residences.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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As charming as this set of tracks is, why release them now?—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is a seductive idea, which Bolloré and Bonnassies spend a painstaking 500 pages trying to support.—
Elizabeth Bruenig,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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That's really possible, to be, really shiny and seductive in that.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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