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
Sudden changes in the configuration of a sunspot’s magnetic field, called a magnetic reconnection, can release a huge amount of energy, causing a solar flare.
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 Dec. 2024
The first step needed for manufacturing elastic domes was to use disks made with a ferromagnetic elastomer, a blend of standard flexible elastomeric material and magnetic particles.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
Lift the flap front to reveal three inner compartments, one with a magnetic closure, then spin it around for a fourth slip pocket outside.
—Miles Walls, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
This period of high magnetic turbulence, known as the solar maximum, results in our nearest star launching elevated amounts of radiation as solar flares, as well as spewing more magnetic fields and plasma as coronal mass ejections.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 30 Dec. 2024
The first step needed for manufacturing elastic domes was to use disks made with a ferromagnetic elastomer, a blend of standard flexible elastomeric material and magnetic particles.
—Ars Technica, 27 Dec. 2024
Lift the flap front to reveal three inner compartments, one with a magnetic closure, then spin it around for a fourth slip pocket outside.
—Miles Walls, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
This period of high magnetic turbulence, known as the solar maximum, results in our nearest star launching elevated amounts of radiation as solar flares, as well as spewing more magnetic fields and plasma as coronal mass ejections.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Leadership style during the excitement phase is charismatic, rallying and bold.—
Sherzod Odilov,
Forbes,
12 Jan. 2025
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Newcombe, known for his Salvador Dali-type mustache and charismatic personality, possessed a powerful serve that propelled him to the net with ease.—
Cindy Shmerler,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.—
Saad Yousuf,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.—
Matt Morris,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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His seductive and affable manner of describing the essence of a budding romance in layman’s terms is inviting.—
Priscella Vega,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Jan. 2025
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But to think that Satine is only a seductive escort is to miss the performance Kidman is giving within the performance, the one that layers in loyalty and hope with jadedness and weariness.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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