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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
Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
While Big Tech is attracting investor interest, the rest of the market has been rather lackluster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The facility is now operated by the University of Arizona as a research center and tourist destination, attracting approximately 80,000 people every year.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Actile is already attracting attention.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
In this election, Wisconsinites will elect the next state Supreme Court justice, which is officially a nonpartisan race despite attracting heavy political involvement in recent years.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Overall, prices range from 36 euros up to 700 euros, attracting a wide range of customers.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Swain predicts that within a decade, the total size of the three classes of directs will be attracting the same annual volume of new funds as traditional PE commands today.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
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The presentation concluded with emphasis on Thailand’s maturing creative ecosystem, supported by eight key government agencies coordinating to promote Thai soft power, expand cultural influence and drive media exports while attracting international talent and investment.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
While Big Tech is attracting investor interest, the rest of the market has been rather lackluster.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2025
The facility is now operated by the University of Arizona as a research center and tourist destination, attracting approximately 80,000 people every year.
—Shaun McKinnon, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Actile is already attracting attention.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
In this election, Wisconsinites will elect the next state Supreme Court justice, which is officially a nonpartisan race despite attracting heavy political involvement in recent years.
—Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 3 Nov. 2025
Overall, prices range from 36 euros up to 700 euros, attracting a wide range of customers.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Swain predicts that within a decade, the total size of the three classes of directs will be attracting the same annual volume of new funds as traditional PE commands today.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 Nov. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, its attractive exterior design and simple, modern cabin are welcoming.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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To get Kim back to talks, Koh said Trump would have to bring something enticing him to the table this time around.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
24 Oct. 2025
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Suddenly, sincerity felt like a fresher approach to a contemporary political story—more interesting, more unexpected, and more aligned with my artistic ethos.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Krasinski also has the least interesting yet very successful Hollywood career imaginable, but that doesn’t mean he should be exiled or worse.—
Choire Sicha,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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As this brief survey suggests, the patriots’ success in drawing foreign partners into the war was essential to achieving American independence.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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Short-foot activation Stand barefoot and gently press your toes into the floor while drawing the ball of your foot slightly toward your heel, creating a subtle arch.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Indiana has a long history of marching bands entertaining crowds — not just at halftime, but to stadiums full of fans.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
3 Nov. 2025
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These humans are very entertaining.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In response, Delaware last March passed a law to make the state more alluring, to which Texas quickly counter-punched with an even friendlier law.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
7 Nov. 2025
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As an Earth sign, Taurus’ Venusian essence is grounded in the physical, making those born under this sign especially alluring and attractive.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Within the palace itself, the Michelin-recommended Tuğra Restaurant treats hotel guests and non-guests alike to one of Istanbul's most enchanting dining experiences.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Within the next decade, the enchanting imagism of silent film would be supplanted by the talkie’s emphasis on dialogue and narrative realism, upending the format and studios that had made Keaton a star of the Old Hollywood system.—
Erik Morse,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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