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
Noun
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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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Once can combine a gold chain for a necklace or bracelet with pieces from a wide assortment of medallions, charms, initials, and other designs with talisman appeal.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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This on-sale pick has a spacious lower shelf for books, remotes, and other essentials, and its wood-grain finish adds a rustic charm.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Its distressed geometric pattern gives the rug a vintage appeal, and each of the five neutral colors is sure to match with existing décor.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
16 Jan. 2026
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The high court ruled by a 6-3 margin, granting the federal government’s emergency appeal of the judge’s temporary restraining order freezing the raids as they had been carried out.—
City News Service,
Daily News,
16 Jan. 2026
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The collection begins with Degas’s Dancers, reflecting the painter’s fascination with the motion and poise of ballerinas, expressed through the watch’s curved shapes and lively color palette.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
15 Jan. 2026
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The entertainment industry's growing fascination with AI has created a rising apprehension from actors and other creatives about how the ever-evolving technology is transforming the media landscape.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Jan. 2026
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The eyes of K-pop superstars/demon hunters Rumi, Mira and Zoey (voiced by actors Arden Cho, May Hong and Ji-young Yoo) turn into giant red hearts to show physical attraction.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Magic Kingdom land will feature two new major attractions, as well as dining and shopping.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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There was Elba’s endless charisma and believability, as well as the continuous rush of tension and surprise, which kept the entire seven-episode arc afloat.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
14 Jan. 2026
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Both are adorable and have the charisma that could light up a room, separately and together.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
14 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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Some of my earliest memories are sneaking out of bed to sit at the top of the stairs, desperate to catch a glimpse of the gold and the glamour.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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Storing perfume is a classic use for a tray and can add a sense of glamour to your dressing table.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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