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
From pickaxes to processors Nearly two centuries later, California remains a global magnet for those seeking opportunity — though the tools have changed.
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Andre Byik,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Fusion reactors rely on these magnets to prevent plasma, which can exceed 100 million degrees Celsius, from contacting the reactor vessel.
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Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
There are actual magnets in the handle that clasp the assembly closed, promoting a sense of confidence and quality.
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Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Michelangelo is a fridge magnet now.
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Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
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Andre Byik,
USA Today,
29 June 2026
Fusion reactors rely on these magnets to prevent plasma, which can exceed 100 million degrees Celsius, from contacting the reactor vessel.
—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
29 June 2026
There are actual magnets in the handle that clasp the assembly closed, promoting a sense of confidence and quality.
—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
29 June 2026
Michelangelo is a fridge magnet now.
—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for magnet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
Noun
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It’s situated in downtown Sarasota near Sarasota Bay, putting you close to an array of restaurants and attractions like The Bay park and Selby Gardens.
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Let’s talk about the angst and awkwardness of teenage attraction.
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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