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
Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Their style of play was attracting fans and that brought profits, even while tenants at City.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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The vast majority of the city’s industrial jobs remained low paying, dangerous, and only attractive to the most desperate Americans until the 1940s.—
Made by History,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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These rooms, and the rest of the interior, have just been professionally repainted using attractive colors.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Amos is an interesting player, but the Ravens have Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, and Marlon Humphrey, which should be good enough for 2025.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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Her expertise is 'luxury intelligence' – interesting openings that have a story to tell and new destinations.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead, Stratton has noticeably regressed as WWE Women’s Champion after a very entertaining run as Ms. Money in the Bank.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Beautiful glassware/barware and accessories for a table or entertaining space are still strong sellers.—
Maggie Gillette,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Davis Center completes the Conservancy’s multi-decade efforts to turn the northern section of Central Park, once the park’s most beleaguered and neglected area, into one of the most alluring.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
28 Apr. 2025
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Yet these skincare trends remain alluring to teenagers.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes (Thea Sofie Loch Næss) to become the belle of the ball in a film that bitingly examines body image and beauty standards.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
18 Apr. 2025
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Over the years the parade has grown from watching the show in one’s carriage to a fantastical showing of DIY (do-it-yourself) towering bonnets, hats, baskets and delightful spring fashion — wearers introducing an enchanting array of spring fashion colors to shed the feeling of the long winter days.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Safe spaces where enlightening conversations on women’s health issues like PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause are honored and held are just as scarce.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Just viewing hockey and kind of what goes into the day to day of coaching has been very eye-opening and enlightening and very constructive for me.—
Scott Powers,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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