magnetism
noun
mag·ne·tism
ˈmag-nə-ˌti-zəm 
1
b
: a science that deals with magnetic phenomena
2
: an ability to attract or charm
Examples of magnetism in a Sentence
Much of his success as a politician can be attributed to his personal magnetism.
she managed to win the election by sheer magnetism
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This change in magnetism influences how the excitons inside the material behave.
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2025
As written, the roles lack the kind of magnetism that would justify putting these two at the show’s center.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This is evident in the boasts of anti-magnetism (which ensures greater precision when exposed to magnetic fields) and shock-proofing (hard-wearing styles that resist mechanical shocks), as well as lengthy warranties.
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But his magnetism and ability to connect all those players and maximize their skills are part of the story, too.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
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Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 5 Apr. 2025
As written, the roles lack the kind of magnetism that would justify putting these two at the show’s center.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 3 Apr. 2025
This is evident in the boasts of anti-magnetism (which ensures greater precision when exposed to magnetic fields) and shock-proofing (hard-wearing styles that resist mechanical shocks), as well as lengthy warranties.
—Alex Doak, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2025
But his magnetism and ability to connect all those players and maximize their skills are part of the story, too.
—Jesse Temple, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for magnetism
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“Magnetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnetism. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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magnetism
noun
mag·ne·tism
ˈmag-nə-ˌtiz-əm
1
a
: the property of attracting certain metals or producing a magnetic field as shown by a magnet, a magnetized material, or a conductor carrying an electric current
b
: the science that deals with magnetic occurrences or conditions
2
: the power to attract or charm others
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magnetism
noun
mag·ne·tism
ˈmag-nə-ˌtiz-əm
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