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
While Darin is remembered for his magnetic performances, his story requires something more than a conventional jukebox bio-musical.
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Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Aiming is still approximate, as it is triggered by a magnetic fuse, so the effects are unpredictable.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The new console has a larger and higher-quality screen than the Switch, along with magnetic detachable controls.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Eighteen years after meeting on a train (Before Sunrise), and nine years after reconnecting in Paris (Before Sunset), Jesse and Céline (the ever-magnetic Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) are now middle-aged, married, and in Greece, grappling with lost youth, infidelity, and what remains of their love.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Alan Light, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
Aiming is still approximate, as it is triggered by a magnetic fuse, so the effects are unpredictable.
—David Hambling, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
The new console has a larger and higher-quality screen than the Switch, along with magnetic detachable controls.
—Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
Eighteen years after meeting on a train (Before Sunrise), and nine years after reconnecting in Paris (Before Sunset), Jesse and Céline (the ever-magnetic Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy) are now middle-aged, married, and in Greece, grappling with lost youth, infidelity, and what remains of their love.
—Brian Smolensky and James Mercadante, EW.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
Adjective
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Set in 1960s and 70s Hawaii, the story centers on a charismatic mob boss who builds a formidable criminal empire, fighting against mainland corporations and rival syndicates while striving to protect his ancestral land.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This cheap, farting, charismatic man was also a career pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force.—
Nathan Heller,
The New Yorker,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors who want to pair defensive strategy with appealing returns, AEP is a smart choice.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Over the course of the game, hosted by the charming Peter Serafinowicz (The Tick), the cash changed hands a few times, lies were told, innocent people were voted out, and tears were shed.—
Jillian Sederholm,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But behind the chocolate chips and charming branding was a visionary who defied the traditional mold of Black masculinity, one homemade batch at a time.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Then on April 6, Venus will meet with Mars in a seductive trine, heightening your sensuality and receptivity with those around you.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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The book revealed the emotional wreckage that lay just beneath the seductive, glittering surface of a certain sector of France’s progressive cultural élite.—
Leslie Camhi,
New Yorker,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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