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attracting

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verb

present participle of attract

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of attracting
Verb
Thanks to the strategy and investments by local, state and federal leadership, Arkansas is creating more resilient infrastructure, leading the way in workforce training, and attracting new industry to our state. — Arkansas Online, 28 Sep. 2026 Running September 25-27, the summit is now renowned for attracting top Hollywood and international execs who descend upon the swanky Dolder Grand Hotel for the weekend to discuss current industry trends, issues and financing models. — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026 Many companies have invested into attracting and retaining employees by offering them pay, healthcare, flexibility and personal growth. — Scott Parrish, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026 Then there is Swift’s BFF Ed Sheeran, whose tour was rocked by his opener, rapper Macklemore, attracting the ire of billionaire businessman Robert Kraft after Macklemore shared his pro-Palestinian feelings from the stage. — Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2026 Trash cans filled with food scraps are a welcome feast for household pests like roaches, flies, and ants, but a countertop compost bin is a simple way to stop attracting them in the first place. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026 The show’s first season debuted in April 2004 and was a smash hit, attracting 9 million viewers across America. — Marlow Stern, Variety, 24 Sep. 2026 For Mauritius, the partnership offers a way to expand apparel trade while attracting investment into its manufacturing sector. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 The move is another sign of the Gulf’s growing role in attracting global capital. — Kelsey Warner, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
  • But the administration has left itself few if any attractive alternatives.
    — RICHARD HAASS, Foreign Affairs, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Should the person report directly to OpenAI president and co-founder Greg Brockman, who is reportedly hiring for the role instead of Altman, which would be most attractive for a big name like Hazelbaker?
    — Emily Forlini, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • After Gerald’s Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024) — and with The Mist on the way — there’s something enticing about Flanagan taking his cumulative knowledge of the author’s lexicon to revisit King’s very first novel.
    — Entertainment Weekly, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Anything that retains moisture is enticing to springtails, as well as other critters such as silverfish, book lice, and millepedes.
    — Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • If studios and financiers knew what was going to work every time, everyone would be rich and the industry would be a lot less interesting.
    — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Bentley The hood gets some interesting detailing, along with a chrome trim along its sides.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Skytrax collects data from airline passengers via surveys over the course of 12 months, drawing from over 100 different passenger nationalities.
    — Scott Laird, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier this year, in February, Kaplan sold Rembrandt’s drawing Young Lion Resting for $18 million at auction at Sotheby’s, the proceeds of which supported global wild cat conservation organization Panthera.
    — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 28 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This week, some people make gigantic mistakes that are very entertaining.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The lower level includes several entertaining spaces, from a cozy living room with a stone fireplace to a sleek chef’s kitchen with blue-gray cabinetry.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • In their nine years together, Leigh had often thought of Beck as a kind of charming insectoid alien in a human suit learning Earth customs.
    — Josephine Reisman, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Miami remains the perennial grande dame, while further north, in the Palm Beaches, travelers encounter charming vias tucked behind Worth Avenue and unspoiled wildlife havens.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • This contributed to an exodus of wealthy residents to alluring cities like Milan, Lisbon, and Dubai, which have more favorable tax systems.
    — Ashley Baker, Vanity Fair, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Photograph courtesy Neon Movies themselves are the subject of some of the festival’s most alluring offerings.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • And Kikuchi, floating through the film on a wave of quiet emotion, creates in its final scene an enchanting portrait of joy.
    — Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Lifeline’s production team creates an enchanting backdrop for the children’s adventures.
    — Emily McClanathan, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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