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
Another big bonus: These goggles come with MFI (magnetic facemask integration), or a face mask that magnetically attaches to the bottom of the goggles to cover your whole face.
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Kristin Canning, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
Remember when magnetic nails first went viral… or whatever the late-2000s equivalent of viral was?
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
The love planet will also meet with Pluto in Aquarius on the 7th, triggering a magnetic synergy of transformation in the realm of finances and relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Trump may recall Bryan's magnetic power over his followers, but his policies seem quite consciously modeled on McKinley.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
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Kristin Canning, SELF, 6 Feb. 2025
Remember when magnetic nails first went viral… or whatever the late-2000s equivalent of viral was?
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 4 Feb. 2025
The love planet will also meet with Pluto in Aquarius on the 7th, triggering a magnetic synergy of transformation in the realm of finances and relationships.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Feb. 2025
Trump may recall Bryan's magnetic power over his followers, but his policies seem quite consciously modeled on McKinley.
—Ron Elving, NPR, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
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Radner's shocking death from cancer at the age of just 42 in 1989 broke millions of hearts still touched by her sparkling and charismatic time on Saturday Night Live.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Co-starring with charismatic Mexican ballet dancer Isaac Hernández, Chastain is by turns desperate and icy in a conflicted love story that finds nerve-jangling ways to keep shifting the power balance.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, rising political tension in China has made investment in the country less attractive.—
John Liu,
CNN,
20 Feb. 2025
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In a way, the franchise’s dismal state was one of the things Venable found attractive.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Perhaps less appealing, but these chemicals define the flavors of Scotch whisky and represent just a few of the many types of organic carbon that are stored in peatlands.—
Toby Ann Halamka,
JSTOR Daily,
6 Feb. 2025
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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The calendar featured a number of young women in seductive poses, some in bikinis.—
Natalie Venegas,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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