as in entices
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 attracts
To keep this important cog in the development wheel turning, Goodspeed budgets carefully, sells a lot of tickets (including weekend passes and packages with dinner options) and attracts patrons who give donations specifically to the festival.
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Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The Arc de Triomphe is clearly an icon of Paris and attracts a significant tourist crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Their daughter, Sydney, is a full-time Colorado State University extension agent who takes the lead on getting the animals ready for the event that attracts livestock producers and buyers from across the country and several different countries.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The Bad Bitch Book Club’s annual summer retreat attracts hundreds of people for a weekend of reading and socializing.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Democracies should support this model of investment that attracts private capital and innovation while maintaining the approach to build better products for the public.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The adhesive leaves a film that attracts dust more quickly and can remove the embellishments and damage the fabric.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
What attracts you to a role these days?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Present yourself clearly, because consistency attracts strong, meaningful support.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Jan. 2026
The Arc de Triomphe is clearly an icon of Paris and attracts a significant tourist crowd.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Their daughter, Sydney, is a full-time Colorado State University extension agent who takes the lead on getting the animals ready for the event that attracts livestock producers and buyers from across the country and several different countries.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 11 Jan. 2026
The Bad Bitch Book Club’s annual summer retreat attracts hundreds of people for a weekend of reading and socializing.
—Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 11 Jan. 2026
Democracies should support this model of investment that attracts private capital and innovation while maintaining the approach to build better products for the public.
—Alexander Görlach, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
The adhesive leaves a film that attracts dust more quickly and can remove the embellishments and damage the fabric.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026
What attracts you to a role these days?
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
Present yourself clearly, because consistency attracts strong, meaningful support.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracts
Verb
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For example, a suet cake with mealworms attracts bluebirds, and adding fruit entices mockingbirds, says Stewart.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
16 Dec. 2025
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While Summer most likely has tonnes of toys and a dog bed, there’s something about cardboard boxes that entices pets.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The one who interests me most is midfielder Ruben Neves.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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That always interests me in terms of fun facts or conversation starters for Karen Wheeler.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
26 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Reports have revealed that the new system draws inspiration from the Tesla turbine, a bladeless rotary design patented by Nikola Tesla in 1913.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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Cenote Encantado, located in the jungle off the southern end of the Hotel Zone, draws locals and in-the-know visitors for its expansive size and multiple access points.—
Gemma Price,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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