as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism
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Recent Examples of magnetism
The bride-to-be brought an offbeat magnetism to the campaign, as her playful on-screen presence, captured in a series of videos, helped shift the focus of bridal style from tradition to self-expression and joy.
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
So even that magnetism might transcend or transform into a very different, layered, complex, full thing.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
This 25-year-old devout Christian heartthrob has palpable charisma, a radiant magnetism that one of his fellow evangelicals might call a halo.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 24 Feb. 2026
So even that magnetism might transcend or transform into a very different, layered, complex, full thing.
—Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 16 Feb. 2026
Yet its polarizing effect may be the key to its magnetism; even those who dislike it have certainly absorbed some of its fragrant dolorousness into their bones.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 13 Feb. 2026
This 25-year-old devout Christian heartthrob has palpable charisma, a radiant magnetism that one of his fellow evangelicals might call a halo.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 8 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
Noun
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The commercial attractiveness of the World Cup, which is currently soliciting bids from potential host cites in North America and Europe, should be significantly higher.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, worries around a decline in attractiveness and fertility weren’t strongly linked with epigenetic aging.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Miniature versions of the shoes offer an under-$20 collectible that looks great on your keychain or as a bag charm, while a bright backpack showcases the characters on a black background.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Tucked in the mountains of Western North Carolina, the small town of Franklin may not get the same attention as nearby Highlands, but that’s part of its charm.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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While the Congress and the Communists retain loyal voter bases, Shah's party has drawn larger crowds on the campaign trail, highlighting its growing appeal among younger voters seeking an alternative.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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In January, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court granted her an appeal to reexamine the matter.—
Kailyn Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Ashlee covers the world’s most extraordinary destinations, with a particular fascination for high-end hospitality, historic estates, UNESCO World Heritage sites, and culturally significant landmarks that captivate the imagination of travelers worldwide.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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The public’s fascination with child predators is not new.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Sylmar attraction first opened in 2014 and employs 15 people.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Book early for hotels located near the parade route, such as The Graduate Hotel and 86 State Circle, both of which are ideally situated for exploring the city’s historic sites and attractions.—
Katie Riley,
Southern Living,
5 Mar. 2026
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Waltz lends a slimy charisma to the merciless SS colonel, who gets a satisfying comeuppance via carving knife.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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Often described as America’s most famous female tiger trainer, the Tiger Queen was renowned for her pluck and charisma.—
Alessandro Meregaglia,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
21 Aug. 2025
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His interior life—that which feeds the poet, let alone one as attuned to nuance and the glamour of social life as Merrill—had grown stale.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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But there wasn’t really this kind of get-together with the glamour that people think Hollywood has.—
Elise Taylor,
Vanity Fair,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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