ATTRACTS Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

attracts

verb

present tense third-person singular of attract

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 The museum’s chief curator, Elisabeth Sherman, said Macken’s work is the rare work that attracts both museum lovers and everyday people. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026 Tujo said downtown business owners are very close and desire to create a different ambience that attracts customers from Lockport and beyond. — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026 Every value expands upon this evolutionary process of growth, looping back to reinforce itself in a cycle that attracts like-minded individuals and strengthens the organization. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026 The festival typically attracts 100,000 visitors who enjoy the South Florida weather and celebrate Caribbean culture. — Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026 Remove food that attracts wild animals by keeping garbage in closed, secure containers. — Gagandeep Singh, Sacbee.com, 15 Sep. 2026 The parade covers more than 2 miles in Chicago’s Little Village, a hub of Mexican culture, and attracts some 400,000 participants and spectators. — Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Lake Como attracts buyers interested in beautiful lake views and a more residential culture, while Costa Smeralda is for those seeking a vibrant social life on the Mediterranean. — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026 But Churchill also hosts another annual wildlife spectacle, said Oliver Smith in the Financial Times – one that attracts fewer visitors but is equally worth seeing. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026

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The high-concept thriller stars Valeria Bruni Tedeschi as a demonic character called The Stranger, who entices a young mother played by Jasmine Trinca into forging a Faustian pact.

— Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026
All of this casts doubt on whether the event will pull the kind of star power that entices TV networks to break their regular prime-time programming and compel viewers to skip an NFL game to tune in.

— Daniel Strauss, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026