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
All of whom flock to Monsignor Wicks, drawn by his sophistry and fearsome bully-pulpit magnetism.
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Come for July’s Monaco Art Week to attend a gathering that attracts elite collectors and curators with the same magnetism as the famous casino that draws roulette players.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Directed by Conclave’s Edward Berger and costarring Fala Chen, Alex Jennings, Adrienne Lau, Jason Tobin and Tilda Swinton, Ballad of a Small Player released a tantalizing trailer with minimal dialogue that showcases Farrell’s endlessly watchable magnetism.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even posthumously, his magnetism endures—celebrities like Yo-Yo, Jewell, and now Mariah Carey have publicly expressed admiration or affection for the late rapper, further cementing his legacy not just as an artist, but as a cultural heartthrob.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Damon Wise, Deadline, 6 Sep. 2025
Come for July’s Monaco Art Week to attend a gathering that attracts elite collectors and curators with the same magnetism as the famous casino that draws roulette players.
—AFAR Media, 3 Sep. 2025
Directed by Conclave’s Edward Berger and costarring Fala Chen, Alex Jennings, Adrienne Lau, Jason Tobin and Tilda Swinton, Ballad of a Small Player released a tantalizing trailer with minimal dialogue that showcases Farrell’s endlessly watchable magnetism.
—Jack Smart, People.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Even posthumously, his magnetism endures—celebrities like Yo-Yo, Jewell, and now Mariah Carey have publicly expressed admiration or affection for the late rapper, further cementing his legacy not just as an artist, but as a cultural heartthrob.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 27 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
Noun
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However, regardless of its attractiveness, investing in a single stock involves high risk.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Toni Collette, whose breakthrough role was the socially awkward title character in 1994’s Muriel’s Wedding, has never shied away from playing women who downplay their attractiveness.—
Gregg Kilday,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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She was drawn to his humor and charm.—
Duaa Eldeib,
ProPublica,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tyla stars in the campaign for Pandora’s new Talisman collection, which features charms with ancient coin motifs.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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The 2000s brought works centered around cars and boats, subjects of lifelong fascination for Grosvenor.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
11 Sep. 2025
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The hearing was the third in as many years in the halls of Congress since fiery testimony in July 2023 reignited public fascination in UFOs – not to mention the possibility that aliens are piloting them.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The arcade, escape room, mining and carnival style games are excluded, and some rides and attractions have height and weight restrictions.—
Roxana Popescu,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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Look back at theme park in photos The awards, established in 1998, shine a spotlight on the amusement park industry and attractions by recognizing the best of the best, according to the publication.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since tinkering with the show’s rigid formula is likely off the table, a big bet on casting raw charisma is all that’s left.—
Olivia Crandall,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Joy Randolph and John Early, as the two Afterlife Coordinators, have a quibbling charisma, but the movie should have done more with all its possible versions of paradise, figuring out how to use them comedically instead of just as easy punchlines.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 Sep. 2025
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
Noun
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Later seasons would see Lady Mary in looser silhouettes, short bob haircuts, and flapper glamour.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Kevan Hall launched his career in the 1980s, quickly making his mark with sleek, elegant designs that fused Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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