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magnet

noun [C] (ATTRACTION)
 
 
/ˈmæɡ.nət/

Definition

a person, place, or thing that other people feel strongly attracted to: The United States has always acted as a magnet for people seeking fame and fortune.Attracting and temptingAttractiveSexual attraction
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