as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers
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Recent Examples of magnetized
By carefully controlling how those particles are arranged and magnetized, the researchers can remotely manipulate the robot using relatively weak magnetic fields generated by external coils.
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New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Everyone was magnetized to her.
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Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Their zone will probably make an appearance at some point, with two at the top magnetized to Ant.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
To start, Minerva shaped the musician's nails into short, rounded almonds and applied a nude-mauve base color, then magnetized the mani to create that signature frosted aesthetic now synonymous with cat-eye nails.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
To achieve this look, nail artist Dayanna Issey Sapiens painted on and magnetized a silver cat-eye polish, then added two coats of a bright red jelly polish on top.
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Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
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Max Tani,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
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Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
New Atlas,
8 June 2026
Everyone was magnetized to her.
—
Katie Gavin,
Time,
8 May 2026
Their zone will probably make an appearance at some point, with two at the top magnetized to Ant.
—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
To start, Minerva shaped the musician's nails into short, rounded almonds and applied a nude-mauve base color, then magnetized the mani to create that signature frosted aesthetic now synonymous with cat-eye nails.
—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2026
To achieve this look, nail artist Dayanna Issey Sapiens painted on and magnetized a silver cat-eye polish, then added two coats of a bright red jelly polish on top.
—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
—
Carla Meyer,
San Francisco Chronicle,
22 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetized
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The naturalist George Forster was fascinated by plants and animals, but he was also driven by a passionate belief in the rights of all people regardless of race, gender, or social status.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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Every young child is enchanted by the beautiful colors of the rainbow.
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Throughout the set, lasers, strobes and flashes enchanted the audience, visuals dancing alongside the music.
Verb
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.
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Later, Swift revealed that she was charmed by Kelce’s willingness to court her so publicly and decided to give him a chance.
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The story here is how the Minions conquered Hollywood and became movie stars, which has charmed critics especially, with so many homages to classic Hollywood film.
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That book is a revenge fantasy about the former art school professor who seduced her, discarded her and destroyed her confidence as a painter.
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So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
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This story began at one of Swift’s Eras Tour shows in Kansas City in July 2023 and became a journey that captivated (to the point of obsession) media and fans around the world.
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Their large nest in Big Bear Valley east of Los Angeles is livestreamed 24 hours a day by nonprofit Friends of Big Bear Valley (FOBBV) and has captivated millions.
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This lighthearted cameo delighted longtime fans and underscored that, while the late-night institution has closed, Colbert himself isn't disappearing from the spotlight anytime soon.
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The role required an actor fluent in Russian and English, a detail that delighted Kharlamova.
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What interested him was the gap between the performance of power and whatever lives underneath it.
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That’s a cheap and easy analogy, but that’s what interested me to want to make this show.
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“Magnetized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetized. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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