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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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 26 May 2025
The answer could lie in analyzing fresh lunar samples and looking for telltale signatures not just of high magnetism but also shock.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 23 May 2025
Guns There will be no more aim assist or mouse magnetism at all on PC, and no toggle for it.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Induction stoves heat pans with magnetism rather than flames or an electric coil.
—Jeff Brady, NPR, 19 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 9 Jun. 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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