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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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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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Recent Examples of inviting
Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
At its core, a kitchen is a utilitarian space and Williams says curtains can introduce a decorative touch that makes the space feel more inviting and like an extension of the rest of the home.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Blue kitchens have been popular for more than two decades with trends recently shifting away from stark whites and other neutrals toward warmer, more inviting tones like cerulean, cornflower, and indigo.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Original price: $99 Wreaths are an easy way to infuse color and create a more inviting entrance.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
Slauson Rec might be a more inviting and effective experience if it were expanded slightly and reshaped into a two- or three-part cable docuseries.
—Sheri Linden, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
At its core, a kitchen is a utilitarian space and Williams says curtains can introduce a decorative touch that makes the space feel more inviting and like an extension of the rest of the home.
—Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2025
Blue kitchens have been popular for more than two decades with trends recently shifting away from stark whites and other neutrals toward warmer, more inviting tones like cerulean, cornflower, and indigo.
—Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 8 May 2025
Original price: $99 Wreaths are an easy way to infuse color and create a more inviting entrance.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
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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Robert, who turns 28 on Aug. 3, is somewhat more attractive, a plus defender in center who has stolen 21 bases in 26 attempts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Grocery stores operate on the thinnest of margins and chic or attractive has nothing to do with marketing commodities like eggs and bread.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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For Israelis, the temptation to act was irresistible.—
HUSSEIN AGHA,
Foreign Affairs,
23 June 2025
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The song glided by on an irresistible soul-pop thrum, with low sax, steady piano and backbeat-heavy bass and drum that all could have easily backed a Motown smash of the year or two prior.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
23 June 2025
Verb
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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
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Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Keep reading to find out who else is starring in Perfect Match season 3. Alex Zamora first stirred things up as one of the tempting singles on Netflix's debut season of the long-running Temptation Island.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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But mountain mint is a North American native that behaves much more politely in gardens and is every bit as tempting to beneficial insects as standard mint.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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His character, Deputy Cletus Hogg, was a comedic and endearing fixture of The Dukes of Hazzard, remembered for his hapless attempts to catch Bo and Luke Duke and for the show's signature car chases and stunts.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 June 2025
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Idris makes his rookie character bristly yet endearing, with the thin-skinned transparency of a generation raised to measure its worth in likes.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Mario Tama / Getty Images This rallying cry is alluring for many of the 4 million Iranian exiles and expats worldwide, just under a third of whom live in the U.S., according to Iranian Foreign Ministry statistics from 2021.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 June 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 3 Jul. 2025.
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