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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
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your outdoor space less inviting to these pests, from eliminating standing water to growing fragrant herbs such as lavender.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Phipps Conservatory is inviting Pittsburghers and visitors from far beyond western Pennsylvania to fall down the rabbit hole this summer.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Adjective
Rob Harris Hastings and St Leonard’s-on-Sea, neighboring seaside towns on the East Sussex coast, offer an inviting mix of maritime heritage and contemporary culture.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to make your outdoor space less inviting to these pests, from eliminating standing water to growing fragrant herbs such as lavender.
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Helena Madden,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Verb
Rail Europe highlights destinations preserving ancient skills, inviting deeper engagement beyond typical tourist routes.
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Lea Lane,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
Phipps Conservatory is inviting Pittsburghers and visitors from far beyond western Pennsylvania to fall down the rabbit hole this summer.
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Gabby Sartori,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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Its simple, optimistic message — polished with the help of BP’s sophisticated public relations expertise — had an irresistible allure.
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The classic and irresistible pairing of fat and acid is nothing short of genius; the butter that makes the sauce taste so rich and creamy is perfectly tempered by the vinegar that adds a signature tang to the hot sauce.
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The warning came after a key naval information group had proposed alternative shipping corridors on Saturday, asking shipowners to consider transiting the strait along the southern route with their transponder signals on.
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The luxury market typically tops out in the $30-million to $40-million range in Orange County, though some properties are aiming higher, including a San Juan Capistrano ranch asking $85 million and an 11,500-square-foot mansion in Newport Coast listed for $68 million.
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Having not spent more than £3million ($4m) on a player on the way to the top division, the £16m transfer from Roma of Enzo Le Fee was confirmed, while majority shareholder Kyril Louis-Dreyfus used his Swiss contacts to start wooing Granit Xhaka.
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With the June 2 primary days away, California’s top three governor hopefuls barnstormed the state Friday, wooing unions, firing attacks and sharpening contrasts in a tight, high-stakes race.
Adjective
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The stage remains too tempting.
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The array of goodies was too tempting for his children to keep their hands out away from the shelves.
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Keith's character was originally meant to be a minor role, but Margo's relationship with the Goods and husband Jerry Leadbetter (Paul Eddington) went on to become an endearing fixture of the series.
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It's been very endearing to watch.
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Fox News Digital has reached out to the Justice Department seeking clarification about an apparent discrepancy in its announcement regarding the age of one of the alleged trafficking victims and will update this story if a response is received.
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In partnership with Fuente Learning Center, Breathe Southern California distributed free air purifiers to families seeking at least one layer of protection in their homes.
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The results have often left me highly frustrated, but also have given me indescribable joy at the fact of having absorbed (although only partially, of course) some of the elusive beauty of those marvelous, magical, mysteriously alluring tongues.
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Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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