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 Malibu has always been a magnet for celebrities, but lately billionaires and technology executives and members of the ultrawealthy have settled there. — Luisa Yanez, Miami Herald, 20 Aug. 2026 Record-breaking profit margins for fuel refineries have also acted like a magnet to keep crude at home — a trend that will be exacerbated by the administration’s push this week for even higher refinery runs. — Tim McDonnell, semafor.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Plus, Panama is a magnet for retirees, with 37% of the survey’s respondents saying they are already retired. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 The pair gives me an extra pep in my step thanks to its ultra-cushioned insoles, breathable uppers, and compliment-magnet look. — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for magnet
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attraction
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  • But though these chemicals are linked to mating in animal species, a link between pheromones and romantic attraction hasn’t been established in humans.
    — Rachel Hale, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
  • With seven weekends and multiple attractions to choose from, visitors might want to visit the festival more than once.
    — Rashad Alexander August 31, Kansas City Star, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction

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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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