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
When strong companies break out of long bases these extensions often become magnets rather than ceilings.
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Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Many Disney guests like to customize the outside of their cabin doors with magnets reflecting their favorite Disney characters, films, attractions, sailings and special occasions.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Amazon’s slept-on fashion section is a treasure trove of rich-looking styles and instant compliment magnets.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026
These butterfly magnets come in almost every color of the rainbow, flower from late spring until frost, and (depending on the variety) grow from a few inches to several feet tall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
As of last year, for example, China produced the world’s entire supply of samarium, an obscure rare-earth metal that is an essential component of magnets that help guide Tomahawk missiles and start the engines in F-35 fighter jets.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026
The teak wood lid doubles as a seat, with a weather-resistant cushion that stays in place with magnets.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
The manual also warns that the magnets could have a negative effect on medical devices, credit cards, and magnetic data storage placed nearby.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Jay Woods, CNBC, 4 June 2026
Many Disney guests like to customize the outside of their cabin doors with magnets reflecting their favorite Disney characters, films, attractions, sailings and special occasions.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Measuring how magnets handle stress Running these benches alongside existing plant networks provides early data on how the central control systems, power feeds, vacuums, and cooling setups interact.
—Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 30 May 2026
Amazon’s slept-on fashion section is a treasure trove of rich-looking styles and instant compliment magnets.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 30 May 2026
These butterfly magnets come in almost every color of the rainbow, flower from late spring until frost, and (depending on the variety) grow from a few inches to several feet tall.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 30 May 2026
As of last year, for example, China produced the world’s entire supply of samarium, an obscure rare-earth metal that is an essential component of magnets that help guide Tomahawk missiles and start the engines in F-35 fighter jets.
—Robert Faturechi, ProPublica, 28 May 2026
The teak wood lid doubles as a seat, with a weather-resistant cushion that stays in place with magnets.
—Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 26 May 2026
The manual also warns that the magnets could have a negative effect on medical devices, credit cards, and magnetic data storage placed nearby.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnets
attractions
Noun
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One would create a Dumbo tourism management plan that would use signage and other methods to steer visitors streaming off the Brooklyn Bridge and from the York Street F station toward alternative attractions such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Flea, Jane’s Carousel, and the Time Out Market.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
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The Country Club Plaza is launching several World Cup themed attractions across the dining and shopping area that Kansas City residents and visitors can enjoy during the World Cup season.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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“Magnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnets. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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