magnet

noun

ˈmag-nət How to pronounce magnet (audio)
Definition of magnetnext
as in attraction
something that attracts interest the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area

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Recent Examples of magnet Los Angeles would become a magnet for Black refugees from the Jim Crow South, who sought the opportunities that Mason and her neighbors made possible. — Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026 The 1,500-watt permanent-magnet synchronous spindle runs up to 24,000 rpm and, according to ToolDance, delivers more torque at low speeds than the induction motors used in most other machines – exactly what steel and titanium demand. — New Atlas, 14 Oct. 2026 In recent years, SNAP has become a fraud magnet for criminals who view both the nation's poorest Americans and the government program's outdated technology as easy to exploit. — Juliana Kim, NPR, 14 Oct. 2026 Soon after the Florida arrest, Leya and her boyfriend moved to the city of Wyoming, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids that’s a magnet for immigrants who come for jobs in manufacturing and food processing. — Melissa Sanchez, ProPublica, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnet
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attraction
Noun
  • As in many of the attractions, he’s based on a real person who experienced certain events.
    — Jenelle Riley, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026
  • The oversized drum shade is the main attraction here, giving this floor lamp a little extra presence.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of attraction

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