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Type Words
Synonyms attracter, attraction, attractive feature, attractor
Type of characteristic, feature
Has types attention, tourist attraction
Derivation magnetic
Type Words
Type of device
Has types field magnet, magnetic needle, permanent magnet, paramagnet, electromagnet, bar magnet, solenoid, static magnet
Derivation magnetic, magnetise, magnetize

Examples of magnet

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The 55 magnet programs recommended for elimination include the Vanguard schools.
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The hijab, be it fashionable or austere, is a magnet for disapproving strangers.
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Other counties steered students with similar interests into magnet high schools.
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Joshua and Mashayla are seniors studying in Central's law and government magnet.
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For opponents of the coalition, it is Nick Clegg who is the magnet for loathing.
From the guardian.co.uk
He's been a turnover magnet, contributing 10 forced fumbles and an interception.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
Plus, he had his crew run a magnet over my yard to make sure no nails were left.
From the heraldtribune.com
Margiotta said it's likely that some changes will be made to the magnet program.
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He brought with him a track record of creating magnet schools with private help.
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More examples
  • (physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
  • Attraction: a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts; "flowers are an attractor for bees"
  • (magnetic) of or relating to or caused by magnetism; "magnetic forces"
  • (magnetic) having the properties of a magnet; i.e. of attracting iron or steel; "the hard disk is covered with a thin coat of magnetic material"
  • (magnetic) charismatic: possessing an extraordinary ability to attract; "a charismatic leader"; "a magnetic personality"
  • Magnet were a band formed for the purpose of recording the soundtrack to the 1973 film The Wicker Man. The band were assembled by musician Gary Carpenter (the film's Associate Musical Director) to perform songs composed by New York songwriter Paul Giovanni. ...
  • Magnet is a music magazine which generally focuses on alternative, independent, or out-of-the-mainstream bands.
  • Magnet is the pseudonym of Norwegian singer-songwriter Even Johansen. To date, he has released four full-length studio albums as well as several singles and EPs. Johansen draws upon many influences, including folk, pop, and electronica. ...
  • The Magnet was a minor fictional hero from the Golden Age of Comics. He first appeared in the Complete Book of Comics and Funnies #1 (1944), published by Nedor Comics. The character was later revived by writer Alan Moore for America's Best Comics.