magnetizing

verb

present participle of magnetize
as in fascinating
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 magnetizing For this reason, the moisture-magnetizing molecule is a key component in countless anti-aging products. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 21 June 2026 But organizations that embrace these three non-negotiables are magnetizing ambitious, loyal Gen Z employees—while their competitors watch the door swing. — Roberta Matuson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetizing
  1. fascinating
  2. enticing
  3. enchanting
  4. charming
  5. captivating
  6. seducing
  7. delighting
  8. alluring
Verb
  • Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
    — Glenn Peoples, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
  • Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
    — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of fascinating
Verb
  • That’s despite a lot of effort companies such as Airbnb put in into enticing new hosts.
    — Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • While the cost of a luxury cruise can vary depending on the cruise line, itinerary, and room style, the all-inclusive nature of luxury cruises can be enticing for travelers.
    — Megan duBois, Southern Living, 22 July 2026
Definition of enticing
Verb
  • The rolling meadows, forests, and enchanting Monet gardens form an artistic canvas that complements the hotel’s interiors.
    — Veronica M. Stoddart, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The rookie showman is proving his mettle as part of the Caballero Circus, a five-generation family of performers, by enchanting audiences with his charismatic stage presence and sharp coordination.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2026
Definition of enchanting
Verb
  • Plant flowering shrubs or vines that can trail over the top, charming the neighbors while screening the view at the same time.
    — Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Still, there’s something that feels small about this particular story, charming enough in the moment and almost instantly forgettable the moment the credits roll.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 19 May 2026
Definition of charming
Verb
  • With The Broad’s captivating architecture and various exhibits, visitors can easily lose several hours.
    — Paris Barraza, USA Today, 15 July 2026
  • Her compositions are often marked by her love of long, slow glissandi, string instruments sliding, sometimes languorously, sometimes dramatically, up and down in ways that can be haunting and disorienting, but always captivating and entrancing.
    — Steve Hochman, SPIN, 15 July 2026
Definition of captivating
Verb
  • The writer thinks that the person seducing the main character is just some flotsam, hardly worth a second look.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 June 2026
  • That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.
    — John Russell, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
Definition of seducing
Verb
  • Buzz Lightyear and Woody have been delighting families for three decades.
    — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • The Dutch were the neutral’s favourites throughout World Cup 1974, their Total Football taking the game to a new level, and delighting supporters with their fluidity, high defensive line and commitment to keep on attacking.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Definition of delighting
Verb
  • The button front adds interest to the waistline, while the hidden zipper closure and alluring back slit offers all-day comfort.
    — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
Definition of alluring

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