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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
Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Inspired by the muted colors and shifting light of arid West Texas, the palette gives the interiors an inviting appearance that changes subtly throughout the day.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Rounded, low-profile legs add an extra layer of coziness to make the frame an inviting centerpiece in any bedroom.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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Adjective
The combination yields an inviting, pastry-like bouquet.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
Inspired by the muted colors and shifting light of arid West Texas, the palette gives the interiors an inviting appearance that changes subtly throughout the day.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2026
Verb
Jimmy will be watching the moon landing on TV, inviting the rest of the family to gather around.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Rounded, low-profile legs add an extra layer of coziness to make the frame an inviting centerpiece in any bedroom.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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And as if managing the spotlight and headlines weren’t enough, Austin trips and falls right in front of Diego Cruz, his attractive, flirty rival.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
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Logistics, in particular, has become an attractive sector for deployment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Book three of Kennedy’s Off-Campus series, The Score, follows Dean, who’s something of a playboy thanks to his irresistible charm and good looks.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
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Loren Padelford finds impossible problems irresistible.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Verb
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Leaders can make that distinction explicit by asking debaters to move from critique to contribution.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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There were so few sightings of lovebugs in 2023 that Leppla and other entomologists received calls from the public asking where the irksome little critters went.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Cruise lines have been wooing those passengers in recent years with shorter, more affordable itineraries.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
Adjective
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Many aging auteurs seem mentally caught between honoring their artistic legacy and giving in to the risky promise of AI that’s tempting (and, in some cases, directly financing) almost everyone in the media right now.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
31 May 2026
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These purple jelly nails look as tempting as an ice-cold treat on a hot summer day.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Not in an annoying way, but in an endearing way that’s justified and rooted in years of experience.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Raphael nails every line delivery, Woods gets to unleash his wild side from time to time (while usually trapped in a beta bear), and Jalees helps make her put-upon fox endearing and entertaining.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Trump has signed executive orders seeking some of the same policies on a federal level.—
Geoff Mulvihill,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Later, lunch and afternoon tea often fill the tables with locals or guests seeking live music and a great way to wind down the workday.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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The patent leather adds alluring shine and the skinny heel is perfection.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
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An alluring take on the Bento box book cover trend.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
29 May 2026
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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