as in enticed
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 attracted
The latter, a platform designed to connect African filmmakers with buyers, agents and investors to sell, distribute and co-produce content, has attracted the support of the Nigerian Federal Ministry of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy (FMACCE), positioning Nigeria as a global player.
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Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Historically, these types of films attracted older moviegoers, who loved stiff-upper-lip dramas of the Merchant-Ivory variety.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 May 2026
How Buyers Are Responding — and Why Economically, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing luxury market has attracted international attention.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The pavilion and its organizers had attracted some criticism for their chaotic handling of the artist selection process.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The copper mines, now closed, attracted immigrants to the region in the mid-19th century, making Calumet one of the most diverse towns in the country at the time.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Hummingbirds adore the blooms as much as gardeners and are attracted to the brilliant hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Buffett and Munger regularly attracted 40,000 attendees from all over the world to Berkshire annual meetings in Omaha.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Daron James, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
Historically, these types of films attracted older moviegoers, who loved stiff-upper-lip dramas of the Merchant-Ivory variety.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 May 2026
How Buyers Are Responding — and Why Economically, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing luxury market has attracted international attention.
—Fmg Studios, Footwear News, 10 May 2026
The pavilion and its organizers had attracted some criticism for their chaotic handling of the artist selection process.
—Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 9 May 2026
The copper mines, now closed, attracted immigrants to the region in the mid-19th century, making Calumet one of the most diverse towns in the country at the time.
—Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
On Court And On Brand As with any rising star in tennis, Fonseca attracted companies and agencies who wanted to hitch a ride on his soaring stardom.
—Merlisa Lawrence Corbett, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
Hummingbirds adore the blooms as much as gardeners and are attracted to the brilliant hues.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026
Buffett and Munger regularly attracted 40,000 attendees from all over the world to Berkshire annual meetings in Omaha.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
Verb
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That allegedly enticed consumers to spend more to purchase the new devices.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
6 May 2026
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This plan includes guest worker programs, clear pathways for immigrants and their families who are here seeking to make a better life for their families and who were enticed to come here by the prior federal administration.—
Kaitlyn Schallhorn,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
Verb
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As to why the format interested him, Hawley pointed to a similarity with Fargo.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2026
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Cindy would give Ann gourmet popcorn or maybe a sweatshirt from her alma mater, while Ann would give Cindy a special book on a topic that interested her, or maybe an old batch of family recipes.—
Ross Channing Reed,
The Conversation,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The party had been promoted across social media and drew a large crowd of mostly young adults from around the Oklahoma City area to a picnic pavilion beside the lake.—
Hannah Schoenbaum,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Maxey drew attention, made the right reads and helped the 76ers take advantage of the 4-on-3 opportunities that came when the Knicks blitzed him.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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