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
Feel the magnetism flowing through you.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Each year, the city welcomes many curious visitors to experience the magnetism of ancient tradition meeting futuristic technology head-on.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The team behind this research linked a theoretical model to observations of stars at different stages of their evolution, connecting evidence of magnetic fields at the surfaces of white dwarfs to magnetism detected at the cores of red giants.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, there was a magnetism here, too, subtler though no less real.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
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Usa Today, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Each year, the city welcomes many curious visitors to experience the magnetism of ancient tradition meeting futuristic technology head-on.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
The team behind this research linked a theoretical model to observations of stars at different stages of their evolution, connecting evidence of magnetic fields at the surfaces of white dwarfs to magnetism detected at the cores of red giants.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Still, there was a magnetism here, too, subtler though no less real.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnetism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
Noun
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Even seemingly benign alterations for aesthetic reasons are prohibited, such as removing the photojournalist’s own shadow or evidence of their camera equipment, removing an unsightly wire or fencepost, or airbrushing someone’s facial features to increase attractiveness.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
7 May 2026
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Kenya’s data center market is projected to triple to $805 million by 2031, according to a new report, with the country’s renewable energy mix among the factors boosting its attractiveness.—
Martin K.N Siele,
semafor.com,
6 May 2026
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Kolonaki Square is its epicenter, but the construction of the new metro stop there has momentarily killed its charm.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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In addition to the handbags, the line will also offer ready-to-wear, footwear and bag charms, all of which can be customized.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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Still, very few modern pop stars are doing what Mars is doing in making seemingly timeless music with such broad appeal.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
14 May 2026
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While clinics in Seoul and Dubai emphasize injectables and skin treatments, retreats like The Ranch appeal to celebrities who want a fuller reset — combining exercise, nutrition and recovery in a setting designed to feel removed from daily life.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
14 May 2026
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As public fascination with the case has intensified online, so too has criticism over the pace of the investigation.—
Danielle Bacher,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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And his fascination with Xi hasn’t ebbed.—
Vivian Salama,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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Abel lacked Buffett’s charisma, warmth, and humor.—
Vitaliy Katsenelson,
Fortune,
14 May 2026
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College, Robbins believes, should be more bespoke; schools should cultivate their own character based on the charisma of professors, the novelty of their inquiries, and the quality of their instruction.—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Their frustration is apparent in a letter Langston Hughes wrote to fellow Harlem Renaissance writer Arna Bontemps, complaining about the seductiveness of Hollywood.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 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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But Cannes won’t be completely devoid of glamour.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
11 May 2026
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The first Devil Wears Prada was about a makeover, glamour, things like that.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
11 May 2026
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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