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
And none of those places are magnets for commuters and tourists.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Sweet possessions and money could be attracted to you like a magnet.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Friday night at Carbone, a Greenwich Village celeb magnet, the couple of more than a year ordered a feast — including an assortment of antipasti followed by an entrée, rigatoni a la vodka, and a decadent tortellini dish smothered in fresh truffles.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
When children swallow more than one separate magnet, the magnets will try to attach by ripping through internal organs.
—Ryan Murphy, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
Sweet possessions and money could be attracted to you like a magnet.
—Kyle Thomas, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Friday night at Carbone, a Greenwich Village celeb magnet, the couple of more than a year ordered a feast — including an assortment of antipasti followed by an entrée, rigatoni a la vodka, and a decadent tortellini dish smothered in fresh truffles.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
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Summer is the peak travel season in most parts of the world, but spring—with its blissfully mild weather, sights of nature coming back to life, and more accessible accommodations and attractions—is an equally desirable time to plan a vacation.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Embrace a tourist mindset by visiting new neighborhoods, local attractions, and events, creating the excitement and novelty of checking off a trip bucket list.—
Cori Sears,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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