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 Atlanta hip hop duo also attracted an all-star group of musicians to the stage to perform their tribute.
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Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
High demand for the offering, which attracted buy and sell orders of $13 billion, reflects confidence in the policy measures taken in the last two years by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revive one of Africa’s largest economies, the country’s debt office said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
But he’s considered a centrist Democrat and has attracted political enemies from both the Right and Progressives, the former due to his pro-LBGT policies and the latter due to his support of centrist leaders such as District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Aside from the Luxembourg connection, Ansary’s financial empire has attracted attention because of an ongoing civil court case in Curaçao involving ENNIA Caribe, the largest personal insurance company in the Dutch Antilles.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Stink bugs are attracted to plants with sap and nectar so make sure to keep these food sources away from your house.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The Vaillancourt Fountain, a nearly forty-foot-high tangle of boxy concrete tubes, has long divided public opinion and has attracted attention as a landmark both locally and internationally.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
Continuing his fitness journey, the rapper successfully launched his Wunna Run Club with a 5K race event in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, which attracted more than 1,000 runners to join Gunna in September.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Nov. 2025
High demand for the offering, which attracted buy and sell orders of $13 billion, reflects confidence in the policy measures taken in the last two years by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to revive one of Africa’s largest economies, the country’s debt office said.
—Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Korean skin care drew standing-room-only crowds, celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo gave his first masterclass, and in the bustling fragrance halls niche perfume houses attracted international distributors eager to understand how Arabic fragrance is reshaping global perfumery standards.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 7 Nov. 2025
But he’s considered a centrist Democrat and has attracted political enemies from both the Right and Progressives, the former due to his pro-LBGT policies and the latter due to his support of centrist leaders such as District Attorney Brooke Jenkins.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 7 Nov. 2025
Aside from the Luxembourg connection, Ansary’s financial empire has attracted attention because of an ongoing civil court case in Curaçao involving ENNIA Caribe, the largest personal insurance company in the Dutch Antilles.
—Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Stink bugs are attracted to plants with sap and nectar so make sure to keep these food sources away from your house.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
The Vaillancourt Fountain, a nearly forty-foot-high tangle of boxy concrete tubes, has long divided public opinion and has attracted attention as a landmark both locally and internationally.
—News Desk, Artforum, 6 Nov. 2025
Continuing his fitness journey, the rapper successfully launched his Wunna Run Club with a 5K race event in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park, which attracted more than 1,000 runners to join Gunna in September.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
Verb
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Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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Miami should have purged the roster even more, shipping off starters for draft picks, but apparently none of the bids enticed Ross and his minions, who are the individuals really calling the shots now.—
Omar Kelly
November 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
9 Oct. 2025
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Since his death more than two hundred years ago, Christophe’s tragic story has interested a broad array of playwrights, artists, novelists, and filmmakers across the world.—
Marlene L. Daut
September 22,
Literary Hub,
22 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though Predator proved a smash success at the box office and drew positive notices for Schwarzenegger, the actor and former California governor didn't return for a sequel or other franchise film until Killer of Killers 38 years later.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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The race drew national attention, as Bowman is the half brother of Vice President JD Vance.—
Erin Glynn,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Nov. 2025
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