as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
a photograph that captures the athlete's animal magnetism
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Recent Examples of animal magnetism
Other topics of his lectures over the years that followed included animal magnetism, hypnotism, and the ether.
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Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Apr. 2024
And of course, Fox’s animal magnetism attracted the approval of the rocker.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 July 2023
Keoghan’s own animal magnetism is present onscreen, if only because his physicality is so refreshingly untamed.
—Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2022
Based on the widely popular theory of animal magnetism proposed by Franz Mesmer at the end of the 18th century, Allix claimed that snails are particularly well suited to communicate by a magnetism-like force through the ambient medium.
—Justin E. H. Smith, Wired, 3 Mar. 2022
In the eighteenth century, Franz Mesmer introduced his concept of mesmerism, or animal magnetism, involving a universal vital fluid that passes in and out through our pores.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021
Your animal magnetism could be a big turn-on for a special someone this evening.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 15 May 2021
The student need not believe that Noah existed, or that his animal magnetism was as great as is said, or how long-lived his children were.
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
The charismatic Sun moves into your sign today, enhancing your animal magnetism.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 12 Apr. 2024
And of course, Fox’s animal magnetism attracted the approval of the rocker.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 17 July 2023
Keoghan’s own animal magnetism is present onscreen, if only because his physicality is so refreshingly untamed.
—Matthew Jacobs, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Dec. 2022
Based on the widely popular theory of animal magnetism proposed by Franz Mesmer at the end of the 18th century, Allix claimed that snails are particularly well suited to communicate by a magnetism-like force through the ambient medium.
—Justin E. H. Smith, Wired, 3 Mar. 2022
In the eighteenth century, Franz Mesmer introduced his concept of mesmerism, or animal magnetism, involving a universal vital fluid that passes in and out through our pores.
—Nick Paumgarten, The New Yorker, 1 Nov. 2021
Your animal magnetism could be a big turn-on for a special someone this evening.
—Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive, 15 May 2021
The student need not believe that Noah existed, or that his animal magnetism was as great as is said, or how long-lived his children were.
—Luther Ray Abel, National Review, 17 Sep. 2020
The charismatic Sun moves into your sign today, enhancing your animal magnetism.
—Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 22 Aug. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for animal magnetism
Noun
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Chinese appeal is critical because Apple’s China revenue shrunk in its first fiscal quarter of the year: $18.5 billion from $21 billion a year ago.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Accessories, like the Gigi Burris pill box hat and constellation of vintage Chanel brooches, give this outfit its retro charm.—
Talia Abbas,
Vogue,
27 Mar. 2025
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Sands was a magnetic figure: Her personal charm radiates across time even now through the memories of her many, many friends.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Like at its existing attractions, these are add-on to regular admission tickets.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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The attraction aboard the line’s newest ship, Norwegian Aqua, replaced the go-kart track found on others in the fleet, including Prima Class vessels Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Catch up quick: Launched in 2023 by software entrepreneur Flint Lane, the league aims to ride America's wave of fascination in the global sport.—
Thomas Wheatley,
Axios,
17 Mar. 2025
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Read the full Virgo Daily Horoscope Libra (September 23 - October 22) Exploring a spiritual fascination?—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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As a reward, Galactus creates a force field around the Earth which keeps the Surfer on Earth.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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The footage also shows off the team's abilities with scenes of Johnny igniting his whole body to fly through the stratosphere and Sue conjuring force fields.—
Nick Romano,
EW.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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In addition to prayer and magnetism, Antoine sometimes prescribed certain drugs or herbal teas.—
Emilien Hofman (Tr. Elettra Pauletto),
The Dial,
20 Mar. 2025
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Abby has never seen such magnetism (which means, she’s probably never gone to a pep rally, since cheerleaders tend to have the same effect).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2025
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Madeleine, like Bond, understands that true glamour lies in understatement.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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The nuptials ushered in an era during which the movie-star princess, the Monte Carlo casino, and the nascent Grand Prix conspired to make Monaco a place of glamour and sometime excess.—
Rob Crossan,
JSTOR Daily,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Animal magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/animal%20magnetism. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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