as in to fascinate
to attract or delight as if by magic
the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers
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Recent Examples of magnetize
To start, Minerva shaped the musician's nails into short, rounded almonds and applied a nude-mauve base color, then magnetized the mani to create that signature frosted aesthetic now synonymous with cat-eye nails.
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
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Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetize
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In the book, Oppenheimer noted a family legend that Kennedy was fascinated by bugs as an infant; by the age of nine, the book said, Kennedy had a pet collection that included raccoons, rats, a horse, a calf, lizards, chickens, and snakes.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
16 Apr. 2026
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The price of rotisserie and roast chicken has long fascinated New Yorkers.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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But the choices will be enticing.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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In addition to the immediate employment boost for tradespeople—including construction workers, electricians, and plumbers—local governments have been enticed by the impressive tax revenues on offer.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
21 Apr. 2026
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In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.—
Julie Lin,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the film Queen Kelly, produced in 1928-1929, a convent girl is abducted and seduced by a prince betrothed to a mad queen, an event that drastically changes the course of her life.—
Karen Leigh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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To shore up American support, King George VI and his wife, Queen Elizabeth (the future Queen Mother), embarked on an important state visit to charm President Franklin Roosevelt and first lady Eleanor Roosevelt.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
15 Apr. 2026
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Her suggestion is that Mike try to repair his mistake by charming the guests and asking them not to say anything to Tyler.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
14 Apr. 2026
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Repeatedly, cars designed for European needs – with small engines, compact frames, and cornering stability – have failed to captivate Americans wanting space, power, and style.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
10 Apr. 2026
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From the moment our conversation began, I was captivated by his charm and easygoing nature.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Like Delta, United has thrived by luring premium customers, especially the business crowd that pays extra to reserve at the last minute, while American has struggled in attracting that highly lucrative tier.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
17 Apr. 2026
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As one of Iowa's oldest state parks, Maquoketa Caves has been luring visitors to its depths since the 1860s.—
Julia Sayers Gokhale,
Midwest Living,
17 Apr. 2026
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Three people were killed and a fourth person was critically injured Friday afternoon when gunmen opened fire on a street in the Garfield Park neighborhood, according to Chicago police.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Apr. 2026
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That means potentially, millions of innocent people will be able to keep their lives and not get killed by terrorists.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
21 Apr. 2026
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These fans, along with residents, will move around the city to support their team, go to the fan fest and take in all the culinary delights the Heart of America has to offer.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Magnetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetize. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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