as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
a cult leader who attracted followers with his magnetic gaze
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Recent Examples of magnetic
While Darin is remembered for his magnetic performances, his story requires something more than a conventional jukebox bio-musical.
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Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Aiming is still approximate, as it is triggered by a magnetic fuse, so the effects are unpredictable.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The new console has a larger and higher-quality screen than the Switch, along with magnetic detachable controls.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Eighteen years after meeting on a train (Before Sunrise), and nine years after reconnecting in Paris (Before Sunset), Jesse and Céline (the ever-magnetic Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) are now middle-aged, married, and in Greece, grappling with lost youth, infidelity, and what remains of their love.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Aiming is still approximate, as it is triggered by a magnetic fuse, so the effects are unpredictable.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The new console has a larger and higher-quality screen than the Switch, along with magnetic detachable controls.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Eighteen years after meeting on a train (Before Sunrise), and nine years after reconnecting in Paris (Before Sunset), Jesse and Céline (the ever-magnetic Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) are now middle-aged, married, and in Greece, grappling with lost youth, infidelity, and what remains of their love.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
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One of my favorites of the important supporting cast is the charismatic Chinese couple who runs two shops in town and provides material support to the twins’ efforts to start their juke joint — Grace (Li Jun Li) and Bow Chow (Yao), who have an adolescent daughter, Lisa (Helena Hu).—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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But the early jockeying has started drawing donors’ imaginations, and so far, two charismatic leaders from the next generation of Democrats have emerged as figures to watch.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
17 Apr. 2025
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors who want to pair defensive strategy with appealing returns, AEP is a smart choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Offstage, Summer lives in the Dallas Fort Worth area, sharing her home with her supportive husband, their charming daughter, her quirky brother, and her canine companions, Cricket, Loki, Adie and chinchilla, Princess Fluffy Pants.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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Her breakout role was in the 2017 Bravo series Imposters, playing the seductive con artist Maddie.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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The internet had been buzzing with rumors that her seductive serenade during the R&B superstar’s live performance sparked a breakup with a supposed husband, but Tillman is calling it all fan fiction.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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