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
Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Viburnum species offer berries in hues of red, blue and pink, attracting mockingbirds, robins and catbirds; while American Beautyberry () features bold purple berries loved by cardinals, catbirds and finches.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Miami’s luxury condo market had another hot month in August, continuing a trend that finds fancy homes attracting big spenders, according to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The result for the tech giant is better engagement and improved advertising and subscriber metrics, though media companies trying to goose direct-to-subscriptions would have a tougher time attracting and keeping subscribers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Those diplomatic gestures, along with his success in attracting foreign investment, won Vučić international praise as an effective reformer.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Retaining—and attracting—top talent is sure to be top of mind for many companies, as in many cases, the H-1B visa has functioned as an employee retention tool.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two days later, the alligator remained close to the fast food restaurant, attracting the attention of some passersby who decided to try to wrangle the reptile, according to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2025, 9,868 submissions were made across its three verticals (screen, conference, music), with the conference strand attracting 40,000 public votes.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The big story Immigration anxieties and a challenging job market have sparked an online backlash over China's latest attempt at attracting global talent — a new visa program announced in August.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
Viburnum species offer berries in hues of red, blue and pink, attracting mockingbirds, robins and catbirds; while American Beautyberry () features bold purple berries loved by cardinals, catbirds and finches.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Oct. 2025
Miami’s luxury condo market had another hot month in August, continuing a trend that finds fancy homes attracting big spenders, according to new data from the Miami Association of Realtors.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The result for the tech giant is better engagement and improved advertising and subscriber metrics, though media companies trying to goose direct-to-subscriptions would have a tougher time attracting and keeping subscribers.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2025
Those diplomatic gestures, along with his success in attracting foreign investment, won Vučić international praise as an effective reformer.
—Hanna Begić, The Conversation, 29 Sep. 2025
Retaining—and attracting—top talent is sure to be top of mind for many companies, as in many cases, the H-1B visa has functioned as an employee retention tool.
—Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2025
Two days later, the alligator remained close to the fast food restaurant, attracting the attention of some passersby who decided to try to wrangle the reptile, according to the outlet.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2025
In 2025, 9,868 submissions were made across its three verticals (screen, conference, music), with the conference strand attracting 40,000 public votes.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 22 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Verb
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While those features are enticing enough for an everyday bra, this option also has a clever feature in the straps.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
21 Sep. 2025
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Because while the perks of his elevated status are enticing, maintaining his dominance is as difficult as establishing it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At least one community member during Thursday’s meeting said the timing of government conversations on addressing homelessness locally feels like an attempt to conceal unhoused residents ahead of the World Cup to make KCK more attractive for tourists.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a low-hire, low-fire market with few options for workers — especially those in white-collar industries — health care is becoming an attractive option.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Add in the fact that Woolen is only 26 years old and things get even more interesting.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Safdie takes a story of passion and fury, of rage and torment, and reduces it to the arm’s-length mode of the interesting.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How much is the Mega Millions drawing jackpot on Friday, 10/3/25?—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
2 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps there’s a haunting to be had in this injustice; perhaps these war dead, with the truth of their deaths hidden and covered up at the time, have left their own ghostly imprint upon the bay, drawing forth further inexplicable sights, sounds, and activity.—
Leanna Renee Hieber,
Big Think,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Not surprisingly, the results were mixed - although the rougher singing moments were just as entertaining as the better ones.—
Piet Levy,
jsonline.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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Who made allowing goals every bit as entertaining as stopping them?—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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There’s a charming bit of irony in watching one of the most prolific and successful producers in the music industry fumble with his audio output.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two year old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the uncertain climate only pushed brands to be more creative this season, with plenty of color, alluring details and an intense focus on Made in Italy craftsmanship.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks, with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of the most enchanting places to hike in the metro area.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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