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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
Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Bargain retailers like Ross Dress for Less are also thriving, attracting a larger swaths of customers and reporting record sales.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Hawley’s Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act went nowhere, attracting little bipartisan support and never making it out of committee.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Their flowers smell like rotting meat, attracting beetles and flies to pollinate them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This domestic focus, however, doesn’t mean Kojima isn’t attracting global interest.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
By that point, quantum information science was attracting a bit of buzz.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, after her recent turn on The Traitors, the Irish reality star’s hair and makeup is attracting the attention of fans here in the US.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Arcis’ strategy reflects a broader industrywide push to capitalize on this rising golf tide by attracting more families and demographics typically underrepresented in golf.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Analysts say the reform marks one of the most significant shifts in Venezuela’s oil policy in decades, moving away from rigid state control toward a more hybrid system aimed at attracting foreign capital.
—Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
Bargain retailers like Ross Dress for Less are also thriving, attracting a larger swaths of customers and reporting record sales.
—Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
Hawley’s Social Media Addiction Reduction Technology (SMART) Act went nowhere, attracting little bipartisan support and never making it out of committee.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Their flowers smell like rotting meat, attracting beetles and flies to pollinate them.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Mar. 2026
This domestic focus, however, doesn’t mean Kojima isn’t attracting global interest.
—Jessica Binns, Sourcing Journal, 18 Mar. 2026
By that point, quantum information science was attracting a bit of buzz.
—Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026
Now, after her recent turn on The Traitors, the Irish reality star’s hair and makeup is attracting the attention of fans here in the US.
—Tori Crowther, Allure, 18 Mar. 2026
Arcis’ strategy reflects a broader industrywide push to capitalize on this rising golf tide by attracting more families and demographics typically underrepresented in golf.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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Buddhavarapu has a price target of $6 per share and says the stock is too attractive to ignore at current prices.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2026
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Considering that this metal was priced over $100 in January, around the same time the price of gold was surging, today's price serves as an attractive, cost-effective opportunity to get started with the metal.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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But the open kitchen concept, with local produce and jars of pickles on display for guests to touch, taste, and smell, makes going off-menu just as enticing—just ask the chef for suggestions.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Streaming platforms have reached a point of growth where enticing new subscribers isn’t a top priority.—
Cerys Davies,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The towable home also boasts some interesting energy saving additions, including a passive heating system.—
Adam Williams
March 29,
New Atlas,
29 Mar. 2026
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Another interesting area of study could be cavitation from boat or submarine propellers, pumps, and some sonar systems.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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The concept exploded on social media, drawing attention from well beyond the baseball world.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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The Nets’ Ben Saraf tied the game at 106 with a driving dunk with 46 seconds remaining, then De’Anthony Melton gave the Warriors a one-point lead after drawing a foul with 24 seconds on the clock.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Bruins have their signature comeback victory of this entertaining 2025-26 season.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s speech was at times entertaining, rambling, repetitive, and combative.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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My experience Sorce is nestled off of East Seventh Street in an unassuming, yet undeniably charming building.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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And best of all, in my opinion, the old Writers Bar, which was barely a bar at all and hardly worth writing about, has been shifted to the front of the main building, greatly expanded and transformed into one of the most charming bars in a city that is full of charming bars.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Mar. 2026
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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.—
Amanda Rosa,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Tonight, out of the blue, that magic feeling from long ago returns with this enchanting woman!—
Leo del Aguila,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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The verdict The JW Marriott Tokyo confidently blends understated style with a sense of Japanese refinement, and the result is a tranquil, enchanting space in the beating heart of one of the world’s most intoxicating cities.—
Stephen Kelly,
TheWeek,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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