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as in enticing
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Recent Examples of attracting
Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The gathering draws both local worshippers and members of the diaspora returning to their ancestral roots and has long been seen as a symbol of coexistence, attracting Muslim visitors alongside Jewish pilgrims.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
That could make road trips more expensive, attracting some travelers to flights, instead.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The 12,000-square-foot prime real estate indicates just how indispensable fashion is to art as well as to The Met in terms of attracting visitors and donors through the Met Gala.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Renewable energy projects supported by long-term power purchase agreements generate steady income that can be securitized, attracting institutional investors seeking stability.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Palace assets were attracting attention ahead of their Double Gameweek 36, but manager Oliver Glasner has again thrown a sizeable spanner in the works.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Other data suggest that income tax policies — though not the primary motivation — can play a role in attracting people to states.
—David A. Lieb, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
This marked the first appearance of an embodied AI robot at a Met Gala pre-event, attracting significant attention from media, designers, and bystanders.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 6 May 2026
The gathering draws both local worshippers and members of the diaspora returning to their ancestral roots and has long been seen as a symbol of coexistence, attracting Muslim visitors alongside Jewish pilgrims.
—ABC News, 6 May 2026
That could make road trips more expensive, attracting some travelers to flights, instead.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
While there are other national athletic associations for college sports, none rivals the NCAA in terms of market control and attracting the best athletes.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 May 2026
The 12,000-square-foot prime real estate indicates just how indispensable fashion is to art as well as to The Met in terms of attracting visitors and donors through the Met Gala.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 4 May 2026
Renewable energy projects supported by long-term power purchase agreements generate steady income that can be securitized, attracting institutional investors seeking stability.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 4 May 2026
Palace assets were attracting attention ahead of their Double Gameweek 36, but manager Oliver Glasner has again thrown a sizeable spanner in the works.
—Abdul Rehman, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Other data suggest that income tax policies — though not the primary motivation — can play a role in attracting people to states.
—David A. Lieb, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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Red varieties are highly attractive to hummingbirds, while butterflies and other pollinators also frequent the showy blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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The document says Jones put in place attractive incentives so officers would retire before their terms were up.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
1 May 2026
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On Friday, he was charged in Wareham District Court with witness intimidation and enticing a child under 16.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Even as a young writer, her talent for digging up interesting stats, along with her contagious positivity and love for the game, set her apart in a crowded media landscape.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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Available in deep blue or soft pink varieties, the spiky blooms make excellent cut flowers, adding interesting texture to bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
Verb
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One of the greatest threats to democracy is politicians drawing their own district maps to protect their own power.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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What is the importance of drawing this distinction, though?—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet entertaining and best-selling as their books may be, those authors don’t write chick lit.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
4 May 2026
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Arguably the most entertaining, and unforgiving, runway in the world, forget about the Grammys or even MTV Music Awards at its peak.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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The neighborhood/area Just a couple blocks off the eastern end of Montauk’s main drag, Marram is walking distance from charming local eateries (like Joni’s, for breakfast), surfboard rentals over at Sunset Surf Shack, and fresh brews at Montauk Brewing Company.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 May 2026
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There’s Lewis Pullman, continuing to work his own dad’s charming everyman appeal.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Yet, despite the film’s foregrounding of music, including with brief but alluring snippets of performance, the subject remains abstract.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many are very nicely presented and equipped with stylish carrying cases that add a touch of sophistication and make the entire package far more alluring.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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There’s something so cozy and enchanting about a story about a place filled with secrets and magic.—
Stephanie Hope,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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These enchanting flowering trees produce large, dramatic blooms in shades ranging from pure white to vibrant pink and purple, all complemented by a delightful fragrance.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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