as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism
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Recent Examples of magnetism
The answer could lie in analyzing fresh lunar samples and looking for telltale signatures not just of high magnetism but also shock.
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Guns There will be no more aim assist or mouse magnetism at all on PC, and no toggle for it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Induction stoves heat pans with magnetism rather than flames or an electric coil.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
In between all the stars in our galaxy, there is a vast, diffuse mix of gas and dust known as the interstellar medium — and scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the magnetism and turbulence of this medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Guns There will be no more aim assist or mouse magnetism at all on PC, and no toggle for it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Induction stoves heat pans with magnetism rather than flames or an electric coil.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 Mar. 2025
In between all the stars in our galaxy, there is a vast, diffuse mix of gas and dust known as the interstellar medium — and scientists have developed a new computer model to explore the magnetism and turbulence of this medium, in turn generating stunning images that resemble abstract works of art.
—Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
Noun
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Men’s Pre-Collection Louis Vuitton unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 Men’s Pre-Collection, inspired by the charm of the English countryside.—
Essence,
Essence,
6 June 2025
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Ahern said the shopping spree is causing deep concern among locals that the new builds won’t match the charm and quirks of Altadena, where century-old Craftsmans mingle with Colonial Revivals and English Tudors.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2025
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The court's conservative majority sided with the Trump administration in the first Supreme Court appeals involving DOGE.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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So far, after a historically low year in 2024, appeals and phone calls are up, according to the office.—
Carolyn Komatsoulis,
Idaho Statesman,
7 June 2025
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That fascination grew into a collection of 120,000 postcards, 700 of which were featured in a 2012 exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.—
Pete Born,
Footwear News,
15 June 2025
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This may be explained by my longtime fascination with pears.—
Cressida Leyshon,
New Yorker,
15 June 2025
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Disney California Adventure Park’s Monsters, Inc. Mike & Sulley to the Rescue! attraction, based on the beloved Disney and Pixar film, will close to make room for the park's upcoming Avatar destination.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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Things won’t always have the sizzle and spark of your early attraction.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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The winger has the blend of scoring prowess, edginess and charisma that makes for a superstar.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2025
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The solo performance is an ever-more popular Broadway genre — understandable, given the increasing production costs of staging anything — that hangs on the virtuosity and charisma of its star.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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Beachy waves embody the essence of effortless glamour, effortlessly merging chic with a touch of playful nonchalance.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 June 2025
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Still, there’s much more to Hong Kong than the glamour of its modern skyscrapers.—
H.M.A. Leow,
JSTOR Daily,
6 June 2025
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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