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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Daniel: Auroras are usually spotted in the most northern or southern parts of Earth, near the poles, because of the Earth’s magnetism.
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
In one experiment, Samuel Hunter Christie heated parts of a bismuth plate representing the Earth and measured changes in the magnetism of the plate.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 23 Jan. 2025
As markets grow more complex and stakeholder expectations evolve, leadership magnetism will become increasingly crucial.
—Louis Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The real issue, the one proven by the spike in ratings on Christmas Day, is the wanting magnetism of the league’s stars not named Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ari Daniel, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Feb. 2025
In one experiment, Samuel Hunter Christie heated parts of a bismuth plate representing the Earth and measured changes in the magnetism of the plate.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 23 Jan. 2025
As markets grow more complex and stakeholder expectations evolve, leadership magnetism will become increasingly crucial.
—Louis Carter, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
The real issue, the one proven by the spike in ratings on Christmas Day, is the wanting magnetism of the league’s stars not named Stephen Curry, LeBron James and Kevin Durant.
—Marcus Thompson Ii, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 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 23 Mar. 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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