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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
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tom’s North Star throughout the season has been keeping Evan safe; the whole point of attracting tourism to Widow’s Bay was to bring the world to Evan rather than roll the dice on sending Evan out into the world.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Along with Sphere, which has delivered strong concert ticket sales for musical acts like the Backstreet Boys and Phish, Imax has been breaking records and attracting corporate acquisition interest.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Art brings history to life Lethridge painted inside the museum while the exhibit was being assembled, attracting the curiosity of visitors.
—Velvet Wu
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Its bright red tubular flowers keep on blooming even in summer's hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Each car starts at £295,000 before tax (roughly $US400,000), with the high-revving Ten-K engine attracting an additional premium.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
With new all-inclusive hotels, such as Viva Miches by Wyndham and Zemí Miches, this destination is attracting travelers seeking high-end amenities and privacy in an unspoiled natural setting.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the hottest tickets in New York, attracting actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures eager to witness the action in person.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Such provisions can prevent rival hospitals from attracting enough patients to adequately compete, the report said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tom’s North Star throughout the season has been keeping Evan safe; the whole point of attracting tourism to Widow’s Bay was to bring the world to Evan rather than roll the dice on sending Evan out into the world.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Along with Sphere, which has delivered strong concert ticket sales for musical acts like the Backstreet Boys and Phish, Imax has been breaking records and attracting corporate acquisition interest.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Art brings history to life Lethridge painted inside the museum while the exhibit was being assembled, attracting the curiosity of visitors.
—Velvet Wu
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Its bright red tubular flowers keep on blooming even in summer's hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Each car starts at £295,000 before tax (roughly $US400,000), with the high-revving Ten-K engine attracting an additional premium.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
With new all-inclusive hotels, such as Viva Miches by Wyndham and Zemí Miches, this destination is attracting travelers seeking high-end amenities and privacy in an unspoiled natural setting.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the hottest tickets in New York, attracting actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures eager to witness the action in person.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Income potential is equally attractive.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Dakota Green of Horseshoe Bend was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony enticing children through the internet, video image or other communication device, according to the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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Anna Moneymaker / Getty Images The main card event promises to be an interesting fight.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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That combination makes Norwegian Epic one of the more interesting mainstream cruise ships sailing in Europe.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Baladi Coffee Found in Kennesaw, Baladi Coffee offers one of the exurb’s most distinctive Middle Eastern coffee experiences, drawing heavily from Egyptian and Palestinian cultural traditions.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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In the first half of an October friendly between the two sides, played in Colorado, Australia’s Jason Geria slide-tackled Christian Pulisic with extra force, and clipped him again later on, drawing a yellow card.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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Watching teams and players decide when to challenge and when not to has been fun, and keeping track of who’s good at it has been entertaining, as well.—
Jim Bowden,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Scenes of entertaining brutality and entertaining inspiration are placed directly next to scenes with characters and situations that dissipate the pleasure of what came before.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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And in America’s 19th century western expansion, the largest mountain in the Teton Range was too alluring for explorers to pass up.—
Alia Beard Rau,
USA Today,
10 June 2026
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With curly volume on top and a straight, close crop on the bottom, this cut by Nunez is absolutely alluring.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Wander through the enchanting villages of Lower Slaughter and Stow-on-the-Wold.—
Lindsay Cohn,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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The Commonwealth Avenue entrance serves as the park’s most enchanting introduction, with a statue of George Washington surrounded by flowers greeting you at the gate.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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