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.
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of attracted
Dampwood termites are found in logs, fence posts, and utility poles; damp wood termites are attracted to firewood piles and water leaks such as from water pipes and AC units.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Rodents, especially mice and voles, are attracted to long grass in winter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The Bay Area has attracted 70% of AI venture capital funding nationwide since 2019, according to data from Pitchbook.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Climbing has always attracted a loyal base of diehards, thanks to the sport’s addictive combination of brain-teasing puzzles, playful agility, and, not least of all, its adrenaline-pumping element of danger.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
But now, Burrow — who suffered grade 3 turf toe against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 2 — attracted attention for a physical element a bit further up on his 6-foot-4 frame.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Back in July, it was reported that Starbucks China had attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing the coffee chain's China business at up to $10 billion.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Those games attracted an average of 40,000 paying customers, but the scheme prompted an enormous backlash, with some fan groups campaigning to raise money for charity instead.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Coppola finally explained what attracted him to Keaton, responding to a query from the actress herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025
Rodents, especially mice and voles, are attracted to long grass in winter.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
The Bay Area has attracted 70% of AI venture capital funding nationwide since 2019, according to data from Pitchbook.
—Nino Paoli, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2025
Climbing has always attracted a loyal base of diehards, thanks to the sport’s addictive combination of brain-teasing puzzles, playful agility, and, not least of all, its adrenaline-pumping element of danger.
—Kelli María Korducki, HubSpot, 17 Oct. 2025
But now, Burrow — who suffered grade 3 turf toe against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 2 — attracted attention for a physical element a bit further up on his 6-foot-4 frame.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 17 Oct. 2025
Back in July, it was reported that Starbucks China had attracted offers for a potential stake sale, valuing the coffee chain's China business at up to $10 billion.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Those games attracted an average of 40,000 paying customers, but the scheme prompted an enormous backlash, with some fan groups campaigning to raise money for charity instead.
—Michael Cox, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
In 2023, Coppola finally explained what attracted him to Keaton, responding to a query from the actress herself.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracted
Verb
-
And, that, my friends, will be the cause of much celebration if he could ever be enticed to perform at, say, the National Theatre, the Royal Court or the Almeida or the Donmar or in the commercial West End.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
-
In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
-
Then Vontaze Burfict earned a flag for his hit on Antonio Brown … and Adam Jones drew a second personal foul for scuffling with assistant coach Joey Porter.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
-
The 2021 parliamentary election drew only 43% turnout, according to the electoral commission, in a vote that had to be brought forward after anti-government protests.—
Emma Graham,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attracted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracted. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share