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
Tonatiuh effortlessly glides between magnetic flamboyance and heart-wrenching vulnerability, and even outshines Lopez in their scenes together − one such moment occurs when the Spider Woman comes to Molina in prison, breaking the escapism for a memorable sequence.
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
In Mulholland Drive, Harring and Watts’ magnetic, otherworldly bond bends the surrounding world, leaving it, and them, in a narcotic dream state.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
During October Prime Day, snag up to 52% off Melissa & Doug, a $6 Lego City set, a best-selling board game for family game nights, magnetic tiles, and more, starting at $5.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The enduringly magnetic on-again, off-again power couple comprised of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited a year after their divorce at the premiere of the former's big new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Brian Truitt, USA Today, 8 Oct. 2025
In Mulholland Drive, Harring and Watts’ magnetic, otherworldly bond bends the surrounding world, leaving it, and them, in a narcotic dream state.
—Samantha Allen, Them., 7 Oct. 2025
During October Prime Day, snag up to 52% off Melissa & Doug, a $6 Lego City set, a best-selling board game for family game nights, magnetic tiles, and more, starting at $5.
—Katrina Cossey, Parents, 7 Oct. 2025
The enduringly magnetic on-again, off-again power couple comprised of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck reunited a year after their divorce at the premiere of the former's big new film, Kiss of the Spider Woman.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Karlsson is very likable, funny, smart and charismatic.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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His current popularity and influence are partly down to his reputation as a charismatic politician who was able and willing to work with various Palestinian factions.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kalathara will play Kavita, a brilliant and attractive female plastic surgeon who is professional and straight to the point.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The hybrid drivetrain delivers a welcome power boost in addition to appealing fuel economy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The backfield will continue to be a near-even split, but Marks still has the higher ceiling and more appealing value given his passing game work.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her protagonist, known to have been derived from herself in a few other ways, blunders along and is charming but delusional, unlike Austen’s fiercely independent and witty Elizabeth Bennet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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With more time, detour west for a half-day into tiny Siloam Springs, home to a postcard-charming downtown and impressive kayak park (open year-round; just check the website for current river conditions).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
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The fifth — and the largest — Gentle Monster Haus Nowhere concept store recently landed in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong district, and its five-story fantasy world boasts several new concepts including its first tea parlour, where the seductive power of aroma meets the mindfulness of tea culture.—
Denni Hu,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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The promise of a digital travel guru The AI travel pitch is seductive.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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