as in attractions
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnets
The company has raised about $230 million and plans to demonstrate its custom magnets in the next 18 months, with a functioning demonstration plant by the early 2030s.
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Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If your patient has a pacemaker, triple-check that your prospective alarm does not use magnets in any form.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some magnets are virtually all students of color because few or no white students apply.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Rare earths are used to make magnets that are key inputs in weapons systems, electric vehicles, electronics and other importants industries.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
This ambitious project will replace nearly 90 percent of the accelerator’s focus systems with advanced niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) superconducting magnets.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Drone supply chains are complex, from the rare-earth minerals like neodymium and dysprosium required to build magnets and motors to the composite frames that hold rotors and cameras.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
For each billionaire departure, many other high-paying jobs will follow, as cities like Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa Bay become magnets for departing tech executives, employees, and investors.
—Jared Walczak, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Most recently, China imposed export restrictions on rare earths and magnets on Japanese companies earlier this month.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 22 Jan. 2026
If your patient has a pacemaker, triple-check that your prospective alarm does not use magnets in any form.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Some magnets are virtually all students of color because few or no white students apply.
—Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
Rare earths are used to make magnets that are key inputs in weapons systems, electric vehicles, electronics and other importants industries.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 21 Jan. 2026
This ambitious project will replace nearly 90 percent of the accelerator’s focus systems with advanced niobium-tin (Nb3Sn) superconducting magnets.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026
Drone supply chains are complex, from the rare-earth minerals like neodymium and dysprosium required to build magnets and motors to the composite frames that hold rotors and cameras.
—Jared Perlo, NBC news, 18 Jan. 2026
For each billionaire departure, many other high-paying jobs will follow, as cities like Austin, Phoenix, and Tampa Bay become magnets for departing tech executives, employees, and investors.
—Jared Walczak, Oc Register, 14 Jan. 2026
Most recently, China imposed export restrictions on rare earths and magnets on Japanese companies earlier this month.
—Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnets
attractions
Noun
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Japan’s coolest attractions aren’t temples.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Beyond the obviously plum location—both uptown and downtown’s attractions and entertainment are within easy striking distance—the stunning exterior will wow you.—
Paul Oswell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Magnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnets. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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