as in enticing
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 attracting
Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Their style of play was attracting fans and that brought profits, even while tenants at City.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Verb
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.—
Hemanth Golla,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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The use of renewable coconut husks may be an attractive point for anyone looking to make their home more eco-conscious.—
Michelle Rostamian,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
Adjective
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The main floor features a flowing open-concept living room, a gourmet kitchen with a double-wide island ripe for entertaining, and a formal dining room perfect for family gatherings .—
Miriam Schwartz,
Boston Herald,
27 June 2025
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Snag outdoor storage boxes, side tables, and rolling bar carts for entertaining.—
Rachel Trujillo,
People.com,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Mario Tama / Getty Images This rallying cry is alluring for many of the 4 million Iranian exiles and expats worldwide, just under a third of whom live in the U.S., according to Iranian Foreign Ministry statistics from 2021.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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Bode’s spring 2026 presentation was enchanting and expanded the emotional potential of a fashion show.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
29 June 2025
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For example, when Pêche Mirage launched at the beginning of 2025, its enchanting floral and fruity aroma flourished throughout the hotel and spa.—
Dahvi Shira,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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However, an experiment in adjusting screen colors on an old tube television display while working with a colleague proved enlightening.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 June 2025
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The Luxury realm will offer some enlightening events for attendees, including the Luxury breakfast and keynote address on June 4 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the San Polo ballroom on level 3 with Duncan Wardle, Head of Innovation & Creativity at The Walt Disney Company.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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