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
Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
If investment bankers and other market participants shift their focus towards companies capable of attracting institutional sponsorship, this may result in a healthier market for cross-border and smaller IPOs.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ranging from $250 to $1,200, Dwarmis is exclusively available online, but Concepcion has her sights set on attracting retailers during NYFW.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images On the commercial side, F1 is attracting more sponsors than ever before, making the cars essentially moving billboards, while the drivers also have numerous sponsors on their race suits and off-track deals.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The festival combines wilderness camping with a weeklong art celebration, attracting tens of thousands of people each year.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Abelias continue to grow in popularity thanks to new compact varieties as well as their deer-resisting and butterfly-attracting skills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Their style of play was attracting fans and that brought profits, even while tenants at City.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
If investment bankers and other market participants shift their focus towards companies capable of attracting institutional sponsorship, this may result in a healthier market for cross-border and smaller IPOs.
—Drew Bernstein, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Ranging from $250 to $1,200, Dwarmis is exclusively available online, but Concepcion has her sights set on attracting retailers during NYFW.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images On the commercial side, F1 is attracting more sponsors than ever before, making the cars essentially moving billboards, while the drivers also have numerous sponsors on their race suits and off-track deals.
—Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
The festival combines wilderness camping with a weeklong art celebration, attracting tens of thousands of people each year.
—Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2025
Abelias continue to grow in popularity thanks to new compact varieties as well as their deer-resisting and butterfly-attracting skills.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
Their style of play was attracting fans and that brought profits, even while tenants at City.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Verb
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Because while the perks of his elevated status are enticing, maintaining his dominance is as difficult as establishing it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nutrients from the Orinoco Delta make the waters particularly enticing to marine life and also help the island’s barrel sponges grow especially huge.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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So, ask yourself, Is my profile accurate, up-to-date, relevant, interesting, impressive, and credible?—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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What makes the show interesting, however, isn’t just the chemistry between the trio of anchors, though that is certainly part of the equation.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Such action by Russia, either intentional or accidental, has raised the risk of widening the war by drawing other countries directly into the conflict.—
Matt Spetalnick,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Charlotte's Democratic Mayor Vi Lyles initially emphasized the suspect's mental health over the victim, drawing fierce criticism.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When asking questions, Shaqbot uses AI logic to reply with custom responses, which can help customers browse inventory and make their online car-buying journey just more informative and a little more entertaining.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company’s chief scientist, the Nobel-winning chemist Irving Langmuir, was tasked with entertaining Wells.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Loreto is one of the region's most enchanting destinations, with unrivaled serenity, a growing wellness community, and an age-old history as the first Spanish colonial mission in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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