magnetic

adjective

mag-ˈne-tik How to pronounce magnetic (audio)
Definition of magneticnext
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 Walls, backsplash areas and the space beneath upper cabinets rarely get treated as storage, even though rails, pegboards, magnetic strips, floating shelves and hanging baskets can absorb a meaningful share of what currently sits on the counter. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Mundorf’s description of a four-rack magnetic system — two large, two small, plus utensil caddy and paper towel holder — is a preview of how saturated that vertical panel is about to get. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 1 Oct. 2026 The best evidence scientists had for the phenomenon was from magnetic signals recorded in ancient rocks, but those are sparse and inconclusive. — Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026 The magnetic grip is pretty strong, keeping the Power Keyboard firmly attached to my phone while typing. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetic
  1. charismatic
  2. attractive
  3. appealing
  4. charming
  5. seductive
Adjective
  • Its inclusion in the corridors of power is characteristic of the 52-year-old executive, whom colleagues describe as committed, charismatic and down-to-earth.
    — Jenny B. Fine, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The biopic centers on charismatic auto industry executive Sergio Marchionne, played by Pierfrancesco Favino, who saved Fiat from the brink of bankruptcy.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of charismatic
Adjective
  • The Bridgewater Associates founder told CNBC equities have so far weathered the global bond sell-off because earnings growth has kept expected stock returns attractive, relative to bonds.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • This is why smaller logistics companies are becoming an attractive alternative to legacy providers.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • In the eyes of powerful players such as Europe and the United States, Brazil was an appealing place for investment and a growing force in multilateral diplomacy.
    — MATIAS SPEKTOR, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Any growth initiatives had to be funded through partners’ capital – hardly an appealing prospect for those same partners – which resulted in a long period of low growth into new business lines.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of appealing
Adjective
  • The neighborhood/area The fishing village of Conca dei Marini remains a lovely reminder of what this whole coast was once like—sleepy, charming, lost in time.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • This season’s star was the Asa Tote, a large flat architectural shape with asymmetric shoulder straps that shined in its simplicity thanks to the contrasting textures, like in the charming canvas and leather version.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The large works seem to be on the verge of becoming ghostly, bleached by the same relentless Florida sunlight that makes Miami Beach so visually seductive.
    — Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As Batiba, Slate’s borderline baby voice walks a nimble line between seductive and menacing, but Manny Jacinto is the real scene-stealer as a literal baby demon.
    — Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of seductive

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“Magnetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetic. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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