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as in attractive

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verb

present participle of attract
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
Verb
Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026 But even longtime ornithophiles will appreciate the Dreamsoul Bird Bath for its many bird-attracting features, and that 58%-off price point doesn’t hurt either. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 July 2026 Barbados, then, despite its surface glitz and historic glamour, is attracting a broader crowd than ever. — Jonnie Bayfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026 Half a century ago, Lake Jesup teemed with striped bass, ducks and other wildlife, attracting fishermen from around the country. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 July 2026 Know Your Customers And Treat Them Like VIPs Too many restaurants pour resources into attracting strangers while neglecting the patrons already walking through the door. — Joseph Edgar, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 The project is projected to create more than 1,000 permanent, high-quality jobs while attracting additional investment to the state’s growing nuclear energy sector. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026 In ready-to-wear, knitwear, polos and swimwear also grew while women’s handbags returned to growth and are attracting new customers, Burberry said. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 17 July 2026 Despite selling just two Geely models, Lipscomb has been attracting buyers like Chris and Tracy Smith. — Phil Lebeau,meghan Reeder, CNBC, 17 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
  1. attractive
  2. enticing
  3. interesting
  4. drawing
  5. entertaining
  6. charming
  7. alluring
  8. enchanting
Adjective
  • Winning with defense may not be attractive, but it’s certainly been effective.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
  • Detmers and Soriano are the most attractive, but outfielder Jo Adell and relievers Sam Bachman, Chase Silseth and Ryan Zeferjahn could also generate some interest.
    — Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • In addition to benefiting from the shade temperature-wise, providing coverage in the form of shrubbery also helps birds feel safer and more secure, further enticing them to use the bird bath.
    — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
  • The doe-eyed spa manager, Anupam Banerjee, has come up with a wide range of enticing holistic treatments, from scrubs, massages, and facials; to biohacking PEMF body mats and LED masks; to Ayurvedic therapies; to breath work and meditation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 June 2026
Definition of enticing
Adjective
  • Among the most interesting pendant necklaces of summer 2026, fish stand out.
    — Selene Oliva, Glamour, 18 July 2026
  • But that doesn’t mean your arrangement should be any less interesting or beautiful.
    — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira were among those who performed at the World Cup's first ever half-time show, which stretched the break out to more than 27 minutes, drawing criticism from commentators and fans.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 20 July 2026
  • The family isn’t concerned with staying in a specific culinary lane, instead, drawing inspiration from the greater Armenian diaspora.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of drawing
Adjective
  • Their ability to control possession and territory, while not always entertaining, is impressive.
    — The Athletic Soccer Experts, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The primary entertaining spaces are grand in scale, defined by soaring ceilings and walls of glass.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 July 2026
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • Neill is at his most handsome, charming heartthrob best here, and the film received an Oscar nod for its period costume design.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 15 July 2026
  • What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
  • Enter their noisy yet impossibly chic upstairs neighbors, Hawk (Norton) and Pína (Penélope Cruz), who make an alluring proposition that forces Joe and Angela to reevaluate their relationship.
    — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • But its insistence on seeing the birth of a nation as a dangerous endeavor requiring persistent, even arduous, generosity proves enchanting.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • At Wild Orchard Farmstead on South Korea’s enchanting Jeju Island, regenerative organic tea seeds are planted into the dark, pliable, nutrient-rich soil that allows its roots to grow as deep as the trees are tall.
    — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of enchanting

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