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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
Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tom’s North Star throughout the season has been keeping Evan safe; the whole point of attracting tourism to Widow’s Bay was to bring the world to Evan rather than roll the dice on sending Evan out into the world.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Along with Sphere, which has delivered strong concert ticket sales for musical acts like the Backstreet Boys and Phish, Imax has been breaking records and attracting corporate acquisition interest.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Art brings history to life Lethridge painted inside the museum while the exhibit was being assembled, attracting the curiosity of visitors.
—Velvet Wu
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Its bright red tubular flowers keep on blooming even in summer's hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Each car starts at £295,000 before tax (roughly $US400,000), with the high-revving Ten-K engine attracting an additional premium.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
With new all-inclusive hotels, such as Viva Miches by Wyndham and Zemí Miches, this destination is attracting travelers seeking high-end amenities and privacy in an unspoiled natural setting.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the hottest tickets in New York, attracting actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures eager to witness the action in person.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Verb
Such provisions can prevent rival hospitals from attracting enough patients to adequately compete, the report said.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 17 June 2026
Tom’s North Star throughout the season has been keeping Evan safe; the whole point of attracting tourism to Widow’s Bay was to bring the world to Evan rather than roll the dice on sending Evan out into the world.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 17 June 2026
Along with Sphere, which has delivered strong concert ticket sales for musical acts like the Backstreet Boys and Phish, Imax has been breaking records and attracting corporate acquisition interest.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 June 2026
Art brings history to life Lethridge painted inside the museum while the exhibit was being assembled, attracting the curiosity of visitors.
—Velvet Wu
june 16, Sacbee.com, 16 June 2026
Its bright red tubular flowers keep on blooming even in summer's hottest months, attracting hummingbirds and butterflies to the garden.
—Ann Hinga Klein, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026
Each car starts at £295,000 before tax (roughly $US400,000), with the high-revving Ten-K engine attracting an additional premium.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 15, New Atlas, 15 June 2026
With new all-inclusive hotels, such as Viva Miches by Wyndham and Zemí Miches, this destination is attracting travelers seeking high-end amenities and privacy in an unspoiled natural setting.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Knicks' return to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1999 has transformed each game into one of the hottest tickets in New York, attracting actors, musicians, athletes and other public figures eager to witness the action in person.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Obviously, Donnie being over there was enticing to me.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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For American diners of diverse backgrounds, chop suey struck an enticing balance between novelty and decipherability, which propelled it to national popularity even as the US government moved to exclude Chinese laborers from entering the country in 1882.—
Ashley Rose Young,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.—
Mia McManus,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
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Baladi Coffee Found in Kennesaw, Baladi Coffee offers one of the exurb’s most distinctive Middle Eastern coffee experiences, drawing heavily from Egyptian and Palestinian cultural traditions.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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In the first half of an October friendly between the two sides, played in Colorado, Australia’s Jason Geria slide-tackled Christian Pulisic with extra force, and clipped him again later on, drawing a yellow card.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
18 June 2026
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The porch is spacious enough to add extra living or entertaining space, and with stainless-steel construction, the structure is sturdy and weather-ready.—
Chaunie Brusie,
Parents,
22 June 2026
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The floor plan opens up at the rear of the home to provide ample space for entertaining or daily living.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
21 June 2026
Adjective
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But fewer focus expressly on overall Cuban coffee identity like Buena Gente, the charming Decatur shop whose casual walk-up counter brings to mind the quick-window-service ventanitas of Miami and Havana.—
Christopher Hassiotis,
AJC.com,
18 June 2026
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What to do nearby The properties are located on the best slice of beachfront real estate in Providenciales, consisting of charming, bright pink parasails and loungers, plentiful white-sand beaches and turquoise water, and direct access to shops and restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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The restaurant Merroir is so alluring that some people spend a whole day there, alternating between oysters, beers, and more oysters.—
Simon Davidson,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.—
Joey Skladany,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Sergei Diaghilev’s production of Cléopâtre for Les Ballets Russes from 1909 and Howard Carter’s discovery of King Tutankhamun’s tomb in 1922 fueled the beginning of the jeweler’s enchanting creations inspired by the lost civilization.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
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The enchanting woodsy and pastoral backgrounds when the action moves from the residential suburbs to the rural outskirts add to that poignancy, as do the dulcet tones of Randy Newman’s score.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
16 June 2026
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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