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
But organizations that embrace these three non-negotiables are magnetizing ambitious, loyal Gen Z employees—while their competitors watch the door swing.
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Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Plus, the curved remote control is magnetized to store neatly right on top, because even fans deserve to be this sleek.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
Current drives magnetize small regions of a material to retain memory and that's fine – but the researchers are looking at single-molecule magnets (SMM) which can store data individually to unlock much greater density than ever before.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
If all the spins point up, the material is magnetized.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Plus, the curved remote control is magnetized to store neatly right on top, because even fans deserve to be this sleek.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 9 July 2025
Current drives magnetize small regions of a material to retain memory and that's fine – but the researchers are looking at single-molecule magnets (SMM) which can store data individually to unlock much greater density than ever before.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 27 June 2025
If all the spins point up, the material is magnetized.
—Peter McMahon, IEEE Spectrum, 27 Nov. 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetize
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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The possibilities are enticing because of how both Mara and Johnson grade out defensively.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The 6-foot-4, 260-pound outside linebacker has a draft pedigree that could entice other squads.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here are some of the less invasive procedures seducing Hollywood, as well as some of their most sought-after practitioners.—
Elycia Rubin,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
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Janet and Brad are put in separate rooms and both are seduced in the night by a shape-shifting Frank – in Janet's case, losing her virginity.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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This is the perfect time to update your social platforms, start a podcast or simply charm people with your charming storytelling.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Each is nevertheless charmed by the other, forming a relationship that’s portrayed a bit like an illicit affair.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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Some folks are captivated by the game’s new wave of stars (such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Paige Bueckers).—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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First premiering in October 2019, Rock the Block has captivated HGTV fans over the course of its last six seasons.—
Natalia Senanayake,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Dazzled by his older brother’s newfound status as a media sensation, Sheen decided to try acting, too, and was immediately enchanted by the cinematic qualities of being a celebrity.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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But to truly understand what enchanted the Fitzgeralds—and continues to allure visitors—go beyond the hotel and explore Antibes.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Amid the hangover of the 0-4 start, students shuffled out their dorms, lured by free food and faint promise of school spirit at the Rose Bowl.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Built at a cost of $29 billion, the railway is meant to help lure visitors away from coastal hot spots like Cancún and to create jobs and development opportunities in a region that has long been one of the poorest in Mexico.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Tom is torn between loyalty to his dead wife and love for the estranged son who killed her.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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How many people did Ed Gein kill in real life?—
JR Radcliffe,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Magnetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetize. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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