variants
or magneto-
1
: magnetic force
magnetometer
2
: magnetism : magnetic
magnetoelectric
magneton
3
: magnetoelectric
magnetoresistance
4
: magnetosphere
magnetopause
Synonyms
Examples of magnet in a Sentence
Noun
the giant theme park is a magnet for tourists to the area
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Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
At schools that are not wall-to-wall magnets, students who are zoned for the school will still receive the same transportation access.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2024
On its way in, the raw material passes under a magnet that lifts out metal pieces like bottle caps, cans and jar lids.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
But Take Note While the passenger car and hauler have magnets on both sides, the engine only has a magnet on one side, which limits its ability to connect with other trains.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Apr. 2024
But some residents insist that solutions like building a shelter or offering more mental health services would make the town a magnet for the homeless, all but ensuring that the parks would be lined with tents and disrupt their quality of life.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Stonington, Connecticut Just a shell's throw away from the bustling town of Mystic is the antithesis of a tourist magnet.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Apple’s Magic Keyboard uses strong magnets to keep your iPad propped up.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
And those motors typically have 1.5 kilograms of magnet material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
Noun
Clearly, even Brexit couldn’t dull its charm because the city is still a talent magnet unlike any other.
—Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 24 Apr. 2024
At schools that are not wall-to-wall magnets, students who are zoned for the school will still receive the same transportation access.
—Krista Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 23 Apr. 2024
On its way in, the raw material passes under a magnet that lifts out metal pieces like bottle caps, cans and jar lids.
—Natalie Wallington, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2024
But Take Note While the passenger car and hauler have magnets on both sides, the engine only has a magnet on one side, which limits its ability to connect with other trains.
—Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 21 Apr. 2024
But some residents insist that solutions like building a shelter or offering more mental health services would make the town a magnet for the homeless, all but ensuring that the parks would be lined with tents and disrupt their quality of life.
—Abbie Vansickle, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2024
Stonington, Connecticut Just a shell's throw away from the bustling town of Mystic is the antithesis of a tourist magnet.
—Amy Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 12 Apr. 2024
Apple’s Magic Keyboard uses strong magnets to keep your iPad propped up.
—Quentyn Kennemer, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
And those motors typically have 1.5 kilograms of magnet material.
—IEEE Spectrum, 15 Apr. 2024
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“Magnet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnet. Accessed 2 May. 2024.
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magnet
noun
mag·net
ˈmag-nət 
1
: a piece of some material (as the mineral iron oxide) that is able to attract iron
especially
: a mass of iron or steel so treated that it has this property
2
: something that attracts
the magnet of fame
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