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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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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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Recent Examples of inviting
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Enabled by a state law that passed in 2024, up to $5.5 million in annual property tax money will fund work to make downtown Indianapolis safer and more inviting for the next decade, leaders say.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Soft blues, taupe, olive, or muted plum can instantly make a room feel warmer and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Verb
While safety features are undoubtedly helpful and a positive step forward for making dating apps more inviting, AI features won’t necessarily save the industry.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Enabled by a state law that passed in 2024, up to $5.5 million in annual property tax money will fund work to make downtown Indianapolis safer and more inviting for the next decade, leaders say.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Soft blues, taupe, olive, or muted plum can instantly make a room feel warmer and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Verb
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The 2026’s new lights freshen its exterior appearance, while updates like the crisp HUD and 12.3-inch touch screen add to the appeal of an attractive and accommodating cabin.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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Plus, with all due respect, Utah has not proven to be an attractive destination for star free agents.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her charisma, comedic timing, and on-screen chemistry with Hagman made the character irresistible.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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Amazon's Blink line of cameras is an easy and affordable way to set up a home security system, and a 50% discount on an Outdoor 4 two-pack makes the brand even more irresistible.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Trump, above all else, sees himself as a deal maker, and an economic package at home could prove more tempting than peace in a far-away corner of the globe.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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There aren't many over/under win total bets more tempting than the Texans to go over 9.5 wins at plus-money.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The endearing comedy became a cult classic, and Stamp earned his second BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations for his performance.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
18 Aug. 2025
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Illness devastates the novel’s humble, endearing protagonist, who bravely crosses class boundaries in her enthralling search for peace.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The gist is that the ugly downsides of shaping the AI to give out lies are offset by the alluring upside of the AI always giving out answers (or nearly so).—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The documentary centers on Samim, 23, a devoted soldier of the Taliban’s ideology that has shaped his destiny since birth, who struggles between the alluring promises of martyrdom and the mundanity of his daily existence as a husband and farmer.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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