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
The dinner has often been a magnet for Hollywood celebrities, and dozens of parties are held across Washington in the days leading up to the event.
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
In a typical magnet, countless tiny magnetic moments all point in the same direction, adding up to a clear external field.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Kennedy’s comments come as Medicaid home-care programs — which have long garnered bipartisan support as a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and other institutions — face growing scrutiny from conservative policymakers and activists who have framed them as magnets for fraud and waste.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Recovery businesses can also crush or sandblast items with silver and use magnets or differences in density to sort out the precious metal.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Michael Collins, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2026
In a typical magnet, countless tiny magnetic moments all point in the same direction, adding up to a clear external field.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 25 Apr. 2026
Kennedy’s comments come as Medicaid home-care programs — which have long garnered bipartisan support as a cost-effective alternative to nursing homes and other institutions — face growing scrutiny from conservative policymakers and activists who have framed them as magnets for fraud and waste.
—Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 23 Apr. 2026
Recovery businesses can also crush or sandblast items with silver and use magnets or differences in density to sort out the precious metal.
—John Raby, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnet
attraction
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Explore Fishbone Alley in Gulfport Just across the street from the Amtrak station in Gulfport, Fishbone Alley features a variety of restaurants, bars and other attractions that are perfect for a delicious meal and live entertainment.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Country Bears Musical Jamboree, a Frontierland neighbor and opening-day attraction, modernized its playlist and production in 2024.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnet. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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