magnetism

noun

ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm How to pronounce magnetism (audio)
Definition of magnetismnext
as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism

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Recent Examples of magnetism By definition, an It girl is someone with an ineffable quality—culturally relevant, with that unique blend of beauty, confidence, and magnetism that can’t be taught or bought. — Sarah Michelle Gellar, Time, 30 Sep. 2026 Putting his lean and sinewy physicality to disquieting use, McNairy makes Wilson both unreadable and coldly transparent, giving him equal parts menace and magnetism. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 Sep. 2026 Even—perhaps especially—for a Beltway outsider, ascending the American political ladder requires a tremendous amount of glad-handing and personal magnetism, if not charm. — Jonathan A. Czin, The Atlantic, 14 Sep. 2026 An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetism
  1. attractiveness
  2. charm
  3. appeal
  4. fascination
  5. attraction
  6. charisma
  7. seductiveness
  8. glamour
Noun
  • On the other hand, higher Fed rates typically bolster the attractiveness of dollar assets, exerting depreciation pressure on local currencies.
    — , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
  • The rankings were based on student outcomes, learning environment and attractiveness.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractiveness
Noun
  • As is the case with all of OTC’s previous music, part of the charm is its swirling ambiguity, but this time there’s additional poignance in the backstory.
    — Patrick Lyons, Pitchfork, 29 Oct. 2026
  • From the Shoeboxes to the larger Popular Rooms and Suites, all accommodations boast high ceilings and original windows that add to the building’s Victorian charm.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of charm
Noun
  • While not guaranteed, the appeal is likely to be taken back up by the same three-judge appellate panel who previously heard — and rejected — the administration’s emergency request to block state officials from counting the ballots.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Nasdaq's growing appeal stems in part from revisions to its index inclusion mechanisms and listing rules implemented earlier this year.
    — , CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of appeal
Noun
  • The teenage activist who followed liberation movements around the world still has a fascination with foreign policy.
    — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026
  • In college, Behrens studied education but developed a fascination with politics and was president of Hartford’s student government.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of fascination
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
Noun
  • But will his magnetism and charisma be enough to overcome the right-wing resurgence sweeping the continent?
    — David Unsworth, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Garden faithful, and his skill, tenacity and charisma earned him the admiration of all New Yorkers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of charisma
Noun
  • So, too, do the antics of his estate manager (a buoyant Sam Adegoke), always concocting money-making schemes, and the wide-eyed adoration of the girl next door (Amelia Mason, deftly balancing naïveté with seductiveness), who wants to save him.
    — Rhoda Feng, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
  • That’s the seductiveness of the Reflecting Pool.
    — Alexandra Petri, The Atlantic, 25 June 2026
Definition of seductiveness
Noun
  • Beyond the glitz and glamour, Daniel Besharat, whose family owns City Spa, says the bathhouse has always been home to a wide range of immigrants.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But according to his friends and supporters, Gadi Eisenkot’s lack of glamour is exactly what Israel needs.
    — Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of glamour

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