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
But not even Jones isn’t funny or magnetic enough to sustain attention without the support of real suspense and allure.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The magnetic snap closure keeps everything secure, and the spacious interior can hold your phone, wallet, keys, an iPad, snacks, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, the hotel and theater remain open — faded, fragile and utterly magnetic.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Sunspots essentially are small areas on the surface of the sun that have cooled because of especially strong magnetic forces.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2026
The magnetic snap closure keeps everything secure, and the spacious interior can hold your phone, wallet, keys, an iPad, snacks, and more.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
Today, the hotel and theater remain open — faded, fragile and utterly magnetic.
—Josh Jackson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Sunspots essentially are small areas on the surface of the sun that have cooled because of especially strong magnetic forces.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 5 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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James Van Der Beek, the charismatic actor who starred as the sensitive and insecure Dawson Leery on The WB teen melodrama Dawson’s Creek, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Wednesday.—
Mike Barnes,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
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Rayner is a popular and charismatic Labour Party soldier who was forced to step down from her role at 10 Downing Street in September due to a breach of the ministerial code after underpaying taxes on one of her residential properties.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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When cities embed movement into daily life, through accessible parks, clean waterways, shaded paths, and community facilities, sports participation rises, emissions fall, public health costs drop, and communities become more attractive for events and tourism.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
7 Feb. 2026
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Hyacinths with attractive pink, purple or white flowers and a sweet fragrance need more cold than Florida can provide to rebloom.—
Tom Macklin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Serving alcohol at her location for the adult classes would help make the business more appealing to customers, Burton previously told the Naperville Sun.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The platform also has become more appealing to a younger female demographic with Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, Garcia said.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
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The charming boutique hotel opened in 2009, and is home to two beautiful restaurants.—
Rebekah Evans,
TheWeek,
5 Feb. 2026
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Start by checking into the 12-key Washington School House Hotel, a charming boutique property that puts you within walking distance of the best shopping and eating on Main Street.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Feb. 2026
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The traditional French butter cookie gets the chocolate treatment—and only the most intense, seductive chocolate will do.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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Leather seats and backlit panels complete a seductive setting where intrigue feels inevitable.—
Melinda Joe,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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