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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
Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Montana’s senior senator and one of its two members of Congress are not running for reelection this year, attracting crowded fields of both Republicans and Democrats seeking to replace them.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
The gathering has for decades been Russia’s leading event for attracting foreign capital.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Why is ethanol power attracting attention One of the biggest challenges facing modern power grids is balancing reliability with decarbonization.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Places like Palm Springs are attracting travelers looking to soak in the quiet desert views, and mornings seem to be made for peace.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The sector has remained a source of steady job growth, attracting anyone seeking a more reliable path into the workforce.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But the European car market is becoming increasingly competitive due to an influx of Chinese auto brands, which are attracting consumers with their advanced technology at lower prices.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 27 May 2026
At a time when sports are at the center of culture, Dick’s is having little issue attracting customers.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Verb
Members of the group participate in several demonstrations a year, usually attracting at least 100 participants.
—Will Carless, USA Today, 4 June 2026
Montana’s senior senator and one of its two members of Congress are not running for reelection this year, attracting crowded fields of both Republicans and Democrats seeking to replace them.
—Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 3 June 2026
The gathering has for decades been Russia’s leading event for attracting foreign capital.
—ABC News, 3 June 2026
Why is ethanol power attracting attention One of the biggest challenges facing modern power grids is balancing reliability with decarbonization.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Places like Palm Springs are attracting travelers looking to soak in the quiet desert views, and mornings seem to be made for peace.
—Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
The sector has remained a source of steady job growth, attracting anyone seeking a more reliable path into the workforce.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
But the European car market is becoming increasingly competitive due to an influx of Chinese auto brands, which are attracting consumers with their advanced technology at lower prices.
—Alexa St. John, Fortune, 27 May 2026
At a time when sports are at the center of culture, Dick’s is having little issue attracting customers.
—Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 27 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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That does sound enticing for a brand that became the first Chinese carmaker to exceed 1 million sales in Europe.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2026
Adjective
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There's a joyously wacky energy to this broad comedy on the whole, giving Rudd an interesting arc to play.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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And all this other stuff is interesting, the arch and the other things that bother us.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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And as far as drawing comparisons to Damian Lillard’s trade demands from Portland, this is not the case of a player insisting on solely going to one team.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
4 June 2026
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Lee also warned about drawing strong conclusions from early returns, estimating that only about 40% of ballots cast had been counted through Wednesday.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Dining rooms Dining rooms are often where household dinners or entertaining happens, so spruce up the space for the new season.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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This is great news for fans of the entertaining series.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Ermonn Espadrilles Wedge Sandal These alluring espadrilles stay secure with a ribbon that wraps around the ankle and ties.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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In Roanoke, the mountains provide an enchanting backdrop for a mid-sized city—small enough to get around on foot or by bike, but large enough to have a variety of fun things to do.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The grounds are equally enchanting, with flowering vines climbing stone walls and gardens spilling across the hillside.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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