as in attractive
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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
Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
How do top universities fare in attracting talent from all backgrounds?
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Following the success of films like Whiplash and La La Land, the Oscar-winning director has not had troubled attracting top tier talent like Craig, Murphy and Williams to star in his upcoming features.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The country will still be wary of attracting White House ire.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
In June and July, Los Angeles will host several FIFA World Cup matches, attracting swaths of fans.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, decorations made of thin plastics, foam, or fabric don’t age well in hot attics, often melting, crumbling, or attracting pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Word of mouth drew the crowds, and expansion is only attracting more fans.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That is a change from the previous strategy, which focused on building expensive, ultraluxury projects aimed at grabbing headlines and attracting the world’s richest travelers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
While many might expect a Swiss brand to align with sports such as soccer, football, tennis, auto racing, or any other super popular realm, Frederique Constant is all about attracting an even greater audience among the Gen Z’s and younger millennials.
—Roberta Naas, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026
How do top universities fare in attracting talent from all backgrounds?
—Raj Chetty, Time, 28 Jan. 2026
Following the success of films like Whiplash and La La Land, the Oscar-winning director has not had troubled attracting top tier talent like Craig, Murphy and Williams to star in his upcoming features.
—Justin Kroll, Deadline, 28 Jan. 2026
The country will still be wary of attracting White House ire.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2026
In June and July, Los Angeles will host several FIFA World Cup matches, attracting swaths of fans.
—Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 Jan. 2026
Additionally, decorations made of thin plastics, foam, or fabric don’t age well in hot attics, often melting, crumbling, or attracting pests.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
Word of mouth drew the crowds, and expansion is only attracting more fans.
—Jr Radcliffe, jsonline.com, 27 Jan. 2026
That is a change from the previous strategy, which focused on building expensive, ultraluxury projects aimed at grabbing headlines and attracting the world’s richest travelers.
—Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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And who doesn’t relish the gothic details of an ancient manor and grumpy yet uniquely attractive duke that owns it?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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Together with its other untapped resources, this presents yet another attractive trait to any suitor in pursuit of technological and industrial preeminence.—
Chloe Demrovsky,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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According to Piper, the 2023 Hollywood strikes limited the number of movies released over the last few years, upgraded home entertainment systems enticing consumers to stay home more often and higher prices are among the reasons experts cite for the decline over the last five years.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
24 Jan. 2026
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Oracle boasts a $523 billion cloud contract backlog – huge multi-billion dollar agreements that should be enticing for investors.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The Cowboys have mastered the art of entertaining and interesting better than any sports franchise in the world, but there is a redundancy that to the person who spends a lot of their money on it is justifiably checked out.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Jan. 2026
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Seeing these guys unapologetically portrayed by an actor whose superpower is the audience is always with him was interesting.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Alpha School, which purports to teach children academics using AI, is drawing both praise and criticism.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
29 Jan. 2026
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The self-driving cabs have also been involved in numerous accidents and have been caught violating traffic laws, drawing the attention of federal regulators.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Chelsea Green is perhaps the most entertaining star in all of WWE, but she’s been largely booked as a comedy character on the main roster.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Although this Prime Video offering proves a lot more entertaining than the Chris Pratt starrer Mercy that was just released in theaters.—
Frank Scheck,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Getty Images The Broncos and Patriots will get the action started in the first game on Sunday, and two rushing props stand out as the most alluring player props from that contest.—
Josh Shepardson,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Baking Soda While baking soda doesn’t have an alluring scent, its magic lies in removing unwanted odors, making space for the good stuff to really shine.—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
17 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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And at the end of the night, all roads lead to TBar for an enchanting digestivo under the stars on the hotel’s iconic terrace.—
Todd Plummer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The enchanting attraction is home to over 119 caves.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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