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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely
you're just inviting ridicule by making such outrageous claims
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Recent Examples of inviting
Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Lighting that makes your space feel more inviting and comfortable is always the aim.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Featuring a mix of gardenia, guava, and tonka, this one makes any space feel all the more inviting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
The right area rug can add a touch of beautiful decor to a space, and make any room feel more inviting.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The reality is that the ocean is a far less inviting place than architectural renderings tend to suggest.
—Ian Urbina, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2025
Lighting that makes your space feel more inviting and comfortable is always the aim.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025
Featuring a mix of gardenia, guava, and tonka, this one makes any space feel all the more inviting.
—Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2025
The right area rug can add a touch of beautiful decor to a space, and make any room feel more inviting.
—Shalwah Evans, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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That has to be an attractive thing to keep players and to acquire players as well.—
The Athletic FC Podcast,
New York Times,
15 May 2025
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With an attractive valuation, strong profitability, and a recent breakout signaling optimal timing for adding bullish exposure in a recovering sector.—
Tony Zhang,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
Adjective
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Abrams and Morgan wanted to build a property around Lost star Holloway and this is, indeed, a fine outlet for his confident swagger, apparently irresistible dimples and roguish charm.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2025
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And while their preppy sensibility is frayed in all the right places, their expansive worldview is what makes the Perfect so irresistible.—
Air Mail,
Air Mail,
10 May 2025
Verb
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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However, as Yamal cut into space, Carlos Augusto accidentally opened his legs, giving the Barcelona teenager a tempting gap.—
Matt Pyzdrowski,
New York Times,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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Basner says Ben Ammar also won him over with his endearing personality.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
6 May 2025
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Morrow and Turner bickered their way in and out of romance amid the tundra and always called one another by their last names, which was weirdly endearing.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Eton College, Harrow School, Winchester College—the most prestigious boarding schools are hotly coveted by the international elite, an even more alluring status symbol than a Birkin bag.—
Ashley Baker,
Air Mail,
26 Apr. 2025
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And in this respect, the concert narrative can be alluring.—
Stacie E. Goddard,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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