as in fascinated
to attract or delight as if by magic
the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers
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Recent Examples of magnetized
Their zone will probably make an appearance at some point, with two at the top magnetized to Ant.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
According to a post by Coleman’s father, the law would require all commercial vehicles to display a permanent business name that is reflective, visible up to 100 feet away, and is not magnetized without a permit.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
To start, Minerva shaped the musician's nails into short, rounded almonds and applied a nude-mauve base color, then magnetized the mani to create that signature frosted aesthetic now synonymous with cat-eye nails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
To achieve this look, nail artist Dayanna Issey Sapiens painted on and magnetized a silver cat-eye polish, then added two coats of a bright red jelly polish on top.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
The warmers are magnetized and stick together for easy storage and come with a pouch and charging cable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
According to a post by Coleman’s father, the law would require all commercial vehicles to display a permanent business name that is reflective, visible up to 100 feet away, and is not magnetized without a permit.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 25 Feb. 2026
To start, Minerva shaped the musician's nails into short, rounded almonds and applied a nude-mauve base color, then magnetized the mani to create that signature frosted aesthetic now synonymous with cat-eye nails.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 Feb. 2026
Supermassive black holes rarely emit magnetized, radio-emitting plasma, but according to Kumari, J1007+3540 is especially unique.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 15 Jan. 2026
To achieve this look, nail artist Dayanna Issey Sapiens painted on and magnetized a silver cat-eye polish, then added two coats of a bright red jelly polish on top.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026
There’s more debate and tumult there, but it is still magnetized around the possible futures of AI more than the way that AI is suddenly everywhere.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 29 Dec. 2025
Arnett tends to angle toward Dern as if Alex is forever magnetized by his wife.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 22 Dec. 2025
The warmers are magnetized and stick together for easy storage and come with a pouch and charging cable.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 20 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for magnetized
Verb
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Alicia Johnson, who lives in Onarga in Iroquois County, said she was fascinated by the neighborhood.—
Janice Neumann,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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The Zeigler case has fascinated the public for decades.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everyone was enchanted by the idea of Nicole as a pro wrestler.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Apr. 2026
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Irvi was enchanted and unnerved by Oaxaca’s clear blue skies, unmarred by skyscrapers.—
Caitlin Dickerson,
The Atlantic,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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It was billed as a conference of all opposition parties but media reports suggested that Obi, who remains popular with young voters and in the southeast, could be enticed out of the pact to run on a distinct platform.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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California’s fertile farm fields once enticed thousands of Dust Bowl refugees fleeing along Route 66 during the Great Depression.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Geese’s charmed run as one of the buzziest indie rock bands of recent memory will extend at least through early November, as the New York quartet has announced some of its biggest live shows to date in support of its 2025 Partisan album Getting Killed.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
23 Apr. 2026
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The series first debuted on Prime Video in 2021 and quickly gained a huge following, with viewers charmed by the beautiful scenery and the drama that country living can bring, helped along by Clarkson’s total lack of farming experience.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And why has the trial between Musk and Altman, which is ramping up to be a true spectacle, captivated Silicon Valley?—
Tom Dotan,
Vanity Fair,
27 Apr. 2026
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Fascism captivated people by absorbing them in fantasy worlds, combining a nostalgic past with a glorious future, and giving them theater every day of their lives.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That could spell the end of the line for Sporkey, Rex, Hamm, Bo Peep and the other dolls and action figures that once delighted Bonnie.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those interested in sampling local cuisine will be delighted by the varied dining options, including down-home barbecue joints, classic diners, and an ever-growing selection of spots featuring global cuisines.—
Ellie Nan Storck,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Magnetized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/magnetized. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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