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
Safety and security are obviously going to lose in the fight against such fierce romantic magnetism, especially with Mitchum in the mix.
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Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Marco Antonia de Dominis made a similar argument, invoking the analogy to magnetism.
—JSTOR Daily, 1 Dec. 2025
Even when the series de-ages him in a later episode, the effect can’t dampen Kotsur’s inherent magnetism and ability to become a man whose mind is always working all the angles.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Hours of imaginative play came from building, spinning, and discovering how magnetism works.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
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Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Dec. 2025
Marco Antonia de Dominis made a similar argument, invoking the analogy to magnetism.
—JSTOR Daily, 1 Dec. 2025
Even when the series de-ages him in a later episode, the effect can’t dampen Kotsur’s inherent magnetism and ability to become a man whose mind is always working all the angles.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Hours of imaginative play came from building, spinning, and discovering how magnetism works.
—Anja Webb, Parents, 28 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
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Market fundamentals trump policy announcements The general decline in oil prices from 2022 through late 2025 has reduced the attractiveness of many drilling investments.—
Skip York,
The Conversation,
9 Dec. 2025
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In 2003, Zuckerberg, then a sophomore, created Facemash by hacking into Harvard’s online student directories and using the photos to create a site where users could rank students’ attractiveness.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
6 Dec. 2025
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The distressed tabletop exudes vintage charm, while the bottom slatted shelf prevents the piece from appearing too bulky.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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Its aesthetic carefully balances historic charm with hints of modern design.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
22 Jan. 2026
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There is a way that this could have been done better, utilizing visual storytelling, establishing atmosphere and a sense of place that could have given a sense of the music, its large appeal and the circumstances that shaped it, while also allowing JayDee to shine in his own way.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
23 Jan. 2026
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In Telluride, demand is still led by part-time residents, particularly at the luxury level, but the way those homes are being used is evolving as Telluride’s appeal draws residents to extend their time.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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So, in that sense, my path was set from a very young age, just purely based on my fascination with computer technology.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Jan. 2026
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The year 2016 has become a TikTok fascination, as younger members of Gen Z look back 10 years, to when the current era’s superstars, Scott included, released much of their most influential work.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2026
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German visitors are drawn by the city’s Hanseatic heritage, while British and American passengers value the compact layout, cultural attractions and easy access to fjords and coastal scenery.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many young men express skepticism toward feminism, discomfort with shifts in gender norms and a growing attraction to more conservative cultural messaging.—
Laurel Elder,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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In effect, the role is that of an actor, and Moura’s charisma and that of his character converge.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
22 Jan. 2026
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Newsom has capably sensed what Democrats want right now, and is delivering it with a roguish charisma.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
22 Jan. 2026
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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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Fronted by Elizabeth Gillies, the cinematic campaign for the line channels old-Hollywood glamour in a luxury hotel setting, perfectly matching the collection’s refined mood.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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For more than a decade, brothers Oren and Tal Alexander built a rep of jetsetting glamour and partying at hot spots, flanked always by beautiful women.—
Sasha Pezenik,
ABC News,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
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