as in attractions
something that attracts interest
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Recent Examples of magnets
The Democratic Republic of Congo has around 70% of the world’s deposits of cobalt, used in batteries and wind turbine magnets, but China processes about 80%.
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Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
China controls most of the global production of rare earths, which are used for making powerful, heat-resistant magnets in industries such as defense and electric vehicles.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Standard Twin MagSafe wireless charging pads with magnets charge and hold phones in place.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Pulsar plans to upgrade its system with high-temperature superconducting magnets to generate stronger magnetic fields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Patients would lie inside that long tube while magnets and radio waves combine to produce images intended to show damage after a heart attack or find valve disease.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
The Heir doesn't have any magnets inside that might interfere with the movement of your mechanical watch.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Stay away from toys with magnets until children are older.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
There's europium, which enhanced the color red in early television sets, and neodymium, which strengthens and miniaturizes magnets.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
China controls most of the global production of rare earths, which are used for making powerful, heat-resistant magnets in industries such as defense and electric vehicles.
—ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Standard Twin MagSafe wireless charging pads with magnets charge and hold phones in place.
—Mark Phelan, Freep.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Pulsar plans to upgrade its system with high-temperature superconducting magnets to generate stronger magnetic fields.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Mar. 2026
Patients would lie inside that long tube while magnets and radio waves combine to produce images intended to show damage after a heart attack or find valve disease.
—Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 25 Mar. 2026
The Heir doesn't have any magnets inside that might interfere with the movement of your mechanical watch.
—New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2026
Stay away from toys with magnets until children are older.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 24 Mar. 2026
There's europium, which enhanced the color red in early television sets, and neodymium, which strengthens and miniaturizes magnets.
—Jon Wertheim, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnets
attractions
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The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
3 Apr. 2026
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Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.—
Layla Melendez,
CNBC,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Magnets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnets. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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