as in attraction
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnet
Jordan has long been a magnet for refugees fleeing wars in the surrounding region, hosting millions of Palestinians, Syrians, Iraqis, Yemenis, Sudanese, and Somalis.
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Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Clutter The entryway is a magnet for the material fallout of everyday life.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The state opening is part political necessity, part constitutional hangover, and part historical theater that makes the living museum of London such a global tourist magnet.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Ballantyne West Tucked into far south Charlotte near the South Carolina border, Ballantyne West has become a magnet for professionals and families who want suburban polish with urban convenience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Clutter The entryway is a magnet for the material fallout of everyday life.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
The state opening is part political necessity, part constitutional hangover, and part historical theater that makes the living museum of London such a global tourist magnet.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 13 May 2026
Ballantyne West Tucked into far south Charlotte near the South Carolina border, Ballantyne West has become a magnet for professionals and families who want suburban polish with urban convenience.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
Noun
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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