lodestones

noun

variants also loadstones
plural of lodestone
as in magnets
something that attracts interest the young woman's wealth unfortunately made her a lodestone for fortune hunters

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  1. magnets
  2. attractions
Noun
  • Public districts also offer magnets, career programs, specialized academies, dual enrollment and virtual education.
    — Crystal Etienne, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
  • So one company’s Hall-effect keyboard may have north-facing magnets with a magnetic flux range of 120 Gs to 750 Gs, while another has south-facing magnets with a magnetic flux range of 102-905 Gs.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of magnets
Noun
  • The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is a true luxury resort that's located near all the key area attractions.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Six Flags Magic Mountain will permanently close one of its most popular and iconic attractions after a slew of injury claims.
    — James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractions
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“Lodestones.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lodestones. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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