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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Wall coverings can also help large spaces feel more inviting and smaller spaces feel well-curated and purposeful.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing native plants is one of the best ways to support pollinators and make your garden more inviting to wildlife.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The interior is a bright spot—bigger, more inviting, and better appointed than the outgoing GT.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Its delicate arch fits in with the curved furniture trend, which can help your home office feel softer, more inviting, and allows the bookshelf to blend in more naturally with the your office layout.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Wall coverings can also help large spaces feel more inviting and smaller spaces feel well-curated and purposeful.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing native plants is one of the best ways to support pollinators and make your garden more inviting to wildlife.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The interior is a bright spot—bigger, more inviting, and better appointed than the outgoing GT.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Despite the attractive offer, not everyone is on board.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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For a versatile, refined manicure with a modern touch, here are seven irresistible ideas to wear natural, nude nails like an it girl.—
Dulce Moncada,
Glamour,
1 Apr. 2025
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The track blends sensuality with confidence, capturing an irresistible chemistry that’s impossible to ignore.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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But no one seemed all that interested in asking or talking about it Thursday, which makes this as good a time as any to revisit The Athletic’s midseason predictions for the Panthers.—
Joseph Person,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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While tempting, these do not solve deeper engagement or alignment challenges.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Haugh's rebounds prop -- Over 6.5 Rebounds (+100 at bet365) -- is also extremely tempting at even money.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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His Charles is endearing but also lined with sadness.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The logic behind this plan doesn’t completely hold up, but the execution leads to an entertaining and endearing coming-of-age drama.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
Adjective
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her answer, like her scents, is alluring and intentional.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 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 14 Apr. 2025.
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