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
Debuting at the Japan Mobility Show earlier this week, the new concept attracted a lot of attention for being unlike anything Toyota has done before.
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New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The film has already attracted buyers in several territories, including Poland (New Horizons), Greece (Tanweer), Bulgaria (Pro Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge) and the former Yugoslavia (Karantanija Cinemas).
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit has attracted more people to the platform from Google, and generated advertising dollars from those who create accounts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The eight-hour event, which was held at a local school, attracted 800 to 900 people, Waggoner says — and one of them, Brenda Hodgkin, 41, was both a volunteer and beneficiary.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s attracted a ton of speculation that maybe, just maybe, Netflix is finally softening its stance on putting movies into theaters.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The turn-of-the-20th-century co-op at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 64th Street has long attracted a certain kind of New Yorker—people who appreciate history, proportion, and polish.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
He's attracted to strong women, not intimidated by them.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
The film has already attracted buyers in several territories, including Poland (New Horizons), Greece (Tanweer), Bulgaria (Pro Films), Mongolia (Filmbridge) and the former Yugoslavia (Karantanija Cinemas).
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 31 Oct. 2025
Reddit has attracted more people to the platform from Google, and generated advertising dollars from those who create accounts.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2025
The eight-hour event, which was held at a local school, attracted 800 to 900 people, Waggoner says — and one of them, Brenda Hodgkin, 41, was both a volunteer and beneficiary.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
It’s attracted a ton of speculation that maybe, just maybe, Netflix is finally softening its stance on putting movies into theaters.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 30 Oct. 2025
According to Fayez, Neom has attracted significant investment in infrastructure and planning and construction are progressing.
—MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
The turn-of-the-20th-century co-op at the corner of Madison Avenue and East 64th Street has long attracted a certain kind of New Yorker—people who appreciate history, proportion, and polish.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2025
He's attracted to strong women, not intimidated by them.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 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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