as in to entice
to engage the attention of
The park's natural wonders attract many tourists. The blackbird puts on a colorful display in its attempt to attract a mate.
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Recent Examples of attract
Bonsignore asked why more investors weren’t buying small towns, opening a variety of businesses to support locals (and attract new ones), and making every day a festival.
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
These attract a core target of men ages 30 to 60, but the brand has opened up to a female audience as well with the introduction of its ski capsule in 2022.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Like all my movies, I’m attracted to the story first, and — other than Warlords and American Dreams in China — all of my movies are about strong women.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
The upgrades are part of a bigger play for the Hawks, who hope to attract more NHL, national and international events, such as the NHL combine, USA Hockey and high-profile prospect tournaments.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
These attract a core target of men ages 30 to 60, but the brand has opened up to a female audience as well with the introduction of its ski capsule in 2022.
—Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 16 June 2025
Like all my movies, I’m attracted to the story first, and — other than Warlords and American Dreams in China — all of my movies are about strong women.
—Mathew Scott, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
The upgrades are part of a bigger play for the Hawks, who hope to attract more NHL, national and international events, such as the NHL combine, USA Hockey and high-profile prospect tournaments.
—Phil Thompson, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attract
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Working in recognizable horror subgenres, Byrne entices you with a familiar premise and then slowly teases apart the tropes, leaving you unsettled but also invigorated by his inventiveness.—
Tim Grierson,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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This wine entices with blackberry, plum, allspice and vanilla with smooth tannins and a bright acidity.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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O’Hara simplifies vocabulary, reassigns lines and excises parts that don’t interest him, but otherwise sticks to Shakespeare’s template.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Los Angeles doesn't have many draft picks to trade, and the team doesn't have many young players who may interest the Suns.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Attract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attract. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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