magnetism

noun

ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce magnetism (audio)
Definition of magnetismnext
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 As Micah so nicely puts it, there’s a narrative magnetism to Pitman’s repo encounters, many of which play out as micro-dramas of people in crisis confronting an embodied messenger of the great, unfeeling, deeply unfair American financial system. — Austin Elias-De Jesus, New Yorker, 22 June 2026 In spite of D'Arcy's best efforts, Rhaenyra is an impenetrable character with illogical choices and zero magnetism to the viewers (or seemingly, her councilors). — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 21 June 2026 The current wave of new acts — think Fcukers, Underscores, and of course, PinkPantheress — wield the sound with an uncanny magnetism, as if communicating from a post-digital future. — Jeff Ihaza, Rolling Stone, 2 June 2026 The film is more a study of a player who possesses a certain magnetism, a certain allure. — Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 31 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
  1. attractiveness
  2. charm
  3. appeal
  4. fascination
  5. attraction
  6. charisma
  7. seductiveness
  8. glamour
Noun
  • The European Commission said the preloading of Gemini onto Android devices reduced the attractiveness of rival third-party models for the 60% of EU adults who use Android.
    — Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 17 July 2026
  • As popularized by streamer Clavicular, the movement approaches attractiveness like an engineering problem.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 15 July 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • The amenities at Coligny Beach Park are one of the main reasons why this particular beach is so popular (beyond its natural charm, of course).
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Part of his charm here included playing the stalwart father figure to two terrified kids — someone a child could trust to stick around and keep watch all night when the dinosaurs came chomping.
    — Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • The verdict is still subject to post-trial motions and possible appeals.
    — Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026
  • Plastic appeals to cats because of its texture, sound and smell.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • But they're all connected by a love for adventure and a fascination with science—they're here to enjoy Lindblad's iconic education component that frequently sets the company apart from other expedition cruise lines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Hollywood’s fascination with YouTube creators is going to the next level.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2026
Definition of fascination
Noun
  • This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
    — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Rock, 27, first popped up on Vine and later YouTube, infusing his short- and long-form content with humor and tons of natural charisma, and developing a significant following as an early beauty creator.
    — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
  • Renowned for her beauty, charisma, and emotional depth onscreen, Wood tragically drowned off the coast of California’s Santa Catalina Island in 1981 at the age of 43.
    — Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026
Definition of charisma
Noun
  • That’s the seductiveness of the Reflecting Pool.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
  • Their easy, hedonic seductiveness emerges, too, via Yuskavage’s lush, rounded, fleshy brushstrokes (a different sort of stroke material, for the patriarchy or for anyone else), which render everything from boobs to bellies to nipples smooth and swollen, like a succulent fruit fixing to burst.
    — Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 23 May 2026
Definition of seductiveness
Noun
  • South of Florence, on Tuscany’s Monte Argentario peninsula, Porto Ercole exudes the same timeless glamour as the Amalfi Coast but on a much smaller scale—and sans swells of cruise ship crowds.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026
  • Geneva, Lausanne and Montreux bring a worldly polish to the lakefront, layering diplomacy, design and old European glamour onto the scenery.
    — Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of glamour

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