magnetizing

verb

Definition of magnetizingnext
present participle of magnetize
as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic the store's gorgeous window displays never fail to magnetize shoppers and sightseers

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  1. enticing
  2. captivating
  3. bewitching
  4. luring
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  • If there was any worry that What Had Happened Was… was going to be a Trojan horse of a title, enticing us with the promise of the whole story before baiting and switching us in favor of observational comedy about seatbelts, it’s dispelled instantly.
    Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Williams, meanwhile, as the consensus top draft pick, was so enticing the Bears traded their previous quarterback of the future in Justin Fields.
    Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of enticing
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  • The story is captivating for anyone who loves words and language, but a must-have for anyone looking to improve their Italian and feel a little less alone in that journey.
    Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Touches like that indicate a confidence that could result in top-notch pop music — and Rosie more than fulfills that promise because of its solid songwriting and the captivating woman at the album’s center.
    Maura Johnston, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of captivating
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  • The actress and singer has been sharing plenty of behind-the-scenes moments along the way, including a photo posted today that offers a peek at the hair styling tools behind her bewitching updos and soft glam waves.
    Brittany Loggins, WWD, 18 Oct. 2024
  • Aldo’s Wicked collaboration, which releases on October 17, is full of bewitching shoes, handbags, jewelry, and more accessories, like hair bows and sunglasses.
    Victoria Montalti, refinery29.com, 16 Oct. 2024
Definition of bewitching
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  • Mets owner Steve Cohen had a meticulous approach to luring Soto to Queens.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Helena, the state capital, remains a small vestige of the Old West, with just 34,000 residents, so luring doctors has always been a challenge.
    J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of luring
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