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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
Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
With over a billion members worldwide, LinkedIn has become an important tool for showcasing professional skills and attracting recruiters.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Major banks are actively pursuing talent, attracting a significant influx of skilled professionals to their ranks.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time Lovelock died in 2022, at the age of 103, different iterations of what became known as the Gaia hypothesis had gained supporters, while still attracting much skepticism.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
And the young boy’s finding is even attracting more visitors.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The Friends star and Everybody Loves Raymond vet play a married couple who decide to put their enviable Los Angeles home up for sale, attracting all sorts of buyers who want it as their dream house.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This projection is based on the potential for each standalone unit to achieve higher operational efficiency and profitability, thereby attracting more focused investment.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
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Fan favorite Bob Does Sports has had tremendous success with its Breezy Golf tournaments attracting advertisers and followers alike.
—Adam Wescott, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The only predictable thing about crypto seems to be its penchant for attracting and enriching a patchwork of individuals with qualities including, but not limited to, an appetite for risk, an overwhelming optimism about the benefits of technology, or a healthy distrust of institutions.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 11 Dec. 2024
With over a billion members worldwide, LinkedIn has become an important tool for showcasing professional skills and attracting recruiters.
—Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Major banks are actively pursuing talent, attracting a significant influx of skilled professionals to their ranks.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
By the time Lovelock died in 2022, at the age of 103, different iterations of what became known as the Gaia hypothesis had gained supporters, while still attracting much skepticism.
—Joe Spring, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Dec. 2024
And the young boy’s finding is even attracting more visitors.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
The Friends star and Everybody Loves Raymond vet play a married couple who decide to put their enviable Los Angeles home up for sale, attracting all sorts of buyers who want it as their dream house.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
This projection is based on the potential for each standalone unit to achieve higher operational efficiency and profitability, thereby attracting more focused investment.
—Jim Osman, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Big-batch recipes are not only a foolproof entertaining trick, but those big, beautiful bowls filled with punch look impressive too.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Develop a cohesive plan that focuses on deploying the infrastructure to make the experience more engaging, informative and entertaining.Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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But there is a charming timelessness to the oldest of them, which carries the classy address of 430 N. Michigan Ave.Marianne Mather, Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sail on to Tobacco Caye, a charming five-acre coral island fringed with palm trees.Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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As the alluring but sinister garment exerts its influence, family bonds are tested, and reality itself is called into question.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Matte or glossy, the cherry vibe is equally alluring on all types of fabrics and beauty formulas. Enter your red era with a taste of these cherry delights.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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This process has been both challenging and enlightening.Shay Levister, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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For the sake of history, thank goodness scores of them are preserved in this enlightening and entertaining book.Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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