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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
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Sponsored by Marvin Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
During the ceremony, which is done by volunteers, one nurse reads the nurses’ prayer, another reads the Nightingale pledge (inviting all nurses present to join in) and yet another performs the final call of duty.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Adjective
Cool bright whites and warm grays are fading fast; choose creamy whites or sandy beige for a cozier, more inviting atmosphere.
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Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Sponsored by Marvin Blending clean modern lines with the warmth of a classic seaside retreat, this stunning North Shore coastal home was designed to feel both elevated and inviting.
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Rachel Holt,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
Verb
These require inviting people into the conversation—as individuals and as family members.
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Andy Busser,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
During the ceremony, which is done by volunteers, one nurse reads the nurses’ prayer, another reads the Nightingale pledge (inviting all nurses present to join in) and yet another performs the final call of duty.
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Melinda Moore,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
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There were multiple offers and the property went under contract in about a month, a indicator that downtown apartment conversion projects in the last decade are attractive to investors who see occupancies remaining strong.
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Here’s how the new numbers make a transaction a lot more attractive for Musk and his fellow SpaceX shareholders, at least in theory.
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None of that stopped lots of British journalists turning up in Makerfield to write about the irresistible lure of Reform to working-class voters.
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With his irresistible positivity, Towers, who’s spent years refining his craft, still feels like someone at the start of a much bigger story.
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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.
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That is why cruise sales are so tempting.
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Here's what designers would never buy at a yard sale—no matter how tempting the deal.
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But what matters most is that people see the affection between a man and his dog — a bond that has unexpectedly become one of the World Cup’s most endearing images.
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The endearing interactions between international visitors and local Kansas Citians should be lasting memories.
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One exciting startup seeking to develop a next-generation analog computer is Unconventional AI.
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The defense team also pointed to another Utah criminal case in which prosecutors were accused of contempt and suggested that one potential remedy would be to bar the state from seeking the death penalty.
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The restaurant Merroir is so alluring that some people spend a whole day there, alternating between oysters, beers, and more oysters.
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Keeping Away Pests The alluring smell of a fresh cup of joe does not have the same effect on insects and pests like snails and slugs.
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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