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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of inviting
David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
During the ceremony, which is done by volunteers, one nurse reads the nurses’ prayer, another reads the Nightingale pledge (inviting all nurses present to join in) and yet another performs the final call of duty.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Adjective
The new cream-toned palette is warmer and more inviting than the bright white aesthetic historically associated with the Delano.
—David Morris, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
Clement is a great choice to play the innocent, affable idiot — the type of guy whose sad, puppy-dog face begs for immediate forgiveness and whose silly sense of humor makes giving in all the more inviting.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 8 June 2026
Verb
These require inviting people into the conversation—as individuals and as family members.
—Andy Busser, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
During the ceremony, which is done by volunteers, one nurse reads the nurses’ prayer, another reads the Nightingale pledge (inviting all nurses present to join in) and yet another performs the final call of duty.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
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
Adjective
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None of that stopped lots of British journalists turning up in Makerfield to write about the irresistible lure of Reform to working-class voters.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
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With his irresistible positivity, Towers, who’s spent years refining his craft, still feels like someone at the start of a much bigger story.—
Ali Lerman,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
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Birding has gone fully mainstream in 2026, and millions of new converts are asking the same beginner questions.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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County staff, led by planning director Todd Smith, gave an extensive presentation during Tuesday’s meeting with supervisors periodically asking questions.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
17 June 2026
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Having not spent more than £3million ($4m) on a player on the way to the top division, the £16m transfer from Roma of Enzo Le Fee was confirmed, while majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus used his Swiss contacts to start wooing Granit Xhaka.—
Michael Walker,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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With the June 2 primary days away, California’s top three governor hopefuls barnstormed the state Friday, wooing unions, firing attacks and sharpening contrasts in a tight, high-stakes race.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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For decades, nuclear clocks have existed as one of physics’ most tempting promises.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Give your quick mind a private outlet by journaling feelings about spending, then decide on a simple boundary around a tempting add‑on.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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But what matters most is that people see the affection between a man and his dog — a bond that has unexpectedly become one of the World Cup’s most endearing images.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
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The endearing interactions between international visitors and local Kansas Citians should be lasting memories.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Both candidates seeking his seat — Councilmember Eric Guerra and epidemiologist Flo Cofer — have publicly opposed the project.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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Most Americans are seeking residency and citizenship investment opportunities in Europe.—
Jessica Puckett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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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
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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