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
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But attracting and training thousands more could take years.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The region is also attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Many are also ditching chemical fertilizers and designing gardens that support biodiversity, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For the fourth edition of Vogue World, the one-night-only fashion extravaganza and fundraiser, the event moved to Los Angeles, taking over the Paramount Studios lot and attracting, of course, some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Sonali Pal Chaudhury | Nurphoto | Getty Images As global central banks increase their gold purchases, fueling a surge in prices, the yellow metal is increasingly attracting retail investors who fear missing out on the boom.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Yarn shops and fiber clubs are having a moment, attracting people of all ages who want something meditative, creative, and practical to occupy their minds and hands, away from screens.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Campton, New Hampshire, is also attracting travelers to New England with a mix of snowy outdoor adventures and seclusion for rest and relaxation.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 28 Oct. 2025
But attracting and training thousands more could take years.
—Elliot Haspel, The Atlantic, 28 Oct. 2025
The region is also attracting a growing number of high-net-worth individuals.
—Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 28 Oct. 2025
Haunted hotels in America are attracting ghost hunters and history enthusiasts nationwide.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2025
Many are also ditching chemical fertilizers and designing gardens that support biodiversity, attracting pollinators like bees, butterflies, and birds.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025
For the fourth edition of Vogue World, the one-night-only fashion extravaganza and fundraiser, the event moved to Los Angeles, taking over the Paramount Studios lot and attracting, of course, some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Oct. 2025
Sonali Pal Chaudhury | Nurphoto | Getty Images As global central banks increase their gold purchases, fueling a surge in prices, the yellow metal is increasingly attracting retail investors who fear missing out on the boom.
—Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2025
Yarn shops and fiber clubs are having a moment, attracting people of all ages who want something meditative, creative, and practical to occupy their minds and hands, away from screens.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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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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The temptation to shop is turbocharged with algorithms like that of TikTok Shop, enticing people to try more channels and products.—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At this point, either the Dolphins aren’t an attractive job, nobody wants to work for Ross, or the fact a coach or executive can’t come in and start fresh is a major turnoff.—
Omar Kelly
October 31,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
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The partnership is part of a broader trend of insurers and private-credit investors moving deeper into consumer finance as higher interest rates make these assets more attractive.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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So to step away from that consciously is interesting.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
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Venkatakrishnan said leaders’ responsibility is not just to use AI for productivity, but to empower people to take on bigger, more interesting, and more valuable work.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
28 Oct. 2025
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The most gifted preachers transformed that aura into spiritual empires, drawing thousands to megachurches, filling television airwaves and sometimes amassing personal fortunes.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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As preseason practice ramped up, multiple transfers have impressed, with Wake Forest transfer Parker Friedrichsen and Penn transfer Sam Brown drawing praise from McKillop.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actress, best known for her campy alter ego Elvira, shares a sinfully smart sweet from her new entertaining guide Elvira’s Cookbook From Hell.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Moreover, these are shows created and hosted and performed by people who are professionally interesting, captivating, entertaining, charming, and watchable.—
David Zucker,
Deadline,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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From learning how to order a pint to sharing your snacks, the culture is full of charming traditions and surprising rules.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Both are charming, sociable and irresistible, drawing others in while on daily walks or at any gathering.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This menu hits all the marks of the big meal but does so in an alluring, paired down package.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
31 Oct. 2025
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The idea of open space again became such an alluring thing.—
Devon Ivie,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 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 1 Nov. 2025.
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