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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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Enabled by a state law that passed in 2024, up to $5.5 million in annual property tax money will fund work to make downtown Indianapolis safer and more inviting for the next decade, leaders say.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Soft blues, taupe, olive, or muted plum can instantly make a room feel warmer and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025
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Verb
While safety features are undoubtedly helpful and a positive step forward for making dating apps more inviting, AI features won’t necessarily save the industry.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 17 July 2025
Enabled by a state law that passed in 2024, up to $5.5 million in annual property tax money will fund work to make downtown Indianapolis safer and more inviting for the next decade, leaders say.
—Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 18 July 2025
Soft blues, taupe, olive, or muted plum can instantly make a room feel warmer and more inviting.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 July 2025
Create an inviting atmosphere at a more inviting price with these discounts on tables, chairs, or outdoor dining sets for a combo of the two.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 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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Like during past periods of uncertainty, such as the 2008 financial crisis or early Covid-19 years, some companies may be available at more attractive entry points.—
Lisya Bahar Manoah,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Thus, the poorest countries in Central America, Central and South Asia, and Africa are likely to become stuck in the economic lowlands with little means of exit while the larger, geopolitically significant emerging markets will, relatively speaking, become more attractive.—
Adam S. Posen,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Her charisma, comedic timing, and on-screen chemistry with Hagman made the character irresistible.—
Marc Berman,
Forbes.com,
23 Aug. 2025
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There is something downright irresistible about a pie topped with billowy clouds of silky cream.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Particularly riveting moments include Ratliff’s daughter chatting with the voice clone, and the AI Ratliff seeking counsel for the real Ratliff’s private concerns in a session with an AI therapist.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
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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Trump, above all else, sees himself as a deal maker, and an economic package at home could prove more tempting than peace in a far-away corner of the globe.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
14 Aug. 2025
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There aren't many over/under win total bets more tempting than the Texans to go over 9.5 wins at plus-money.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Seeing the fairies given to several fans after the performance was endearing, especially seeing their faces light up.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The giant whale is both one of the series' most endearing characters and one of the most interesting locations.—
Devin Robertson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sales pitch is alluring: tariffs as a tool to negotiate better terms and extract concessions from trading partners, boost government revenues, eliminate trade deficits, and revive manufacturing jobs on American soil.—
Devashish Mitra,
Time,
28 July 2025
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His rare gig here this weekend with bassist Lyle and drummer Benjamin Ring is alluring and then some.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 July 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 28 Aug. 2025.
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