as in enticing
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 attracting
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Removing Burned Stains From A Toaster Sweet toaster pastries and other foods can melt and stick to interior surfaces of a toaster, attracting crumbs that burn during cooking.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This trend pushes teens to skip showers or use dubious products in hopes of attracting romantic attention.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
With the technology maturing, Dropla has started attracting more capital and government attention.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His client, wary of attracting anarchist wrath, told him to revise the plan.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Ranging from $250 to $1,200, Dwarmis is exclusively available online, but Concepcion has her sights set on attracting retailers during NYFW.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Aside from benzoyl peroxide, glycerin softens and plumps the skin by attracting moisture.
—Lily Wohlner, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Removing Burned Stains From A Toaster Sweet toaster pastries and other foods can melt and stick to interior surfaces of a toaster, attracting crumbs that burn during cooking.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
This trend pushes teens to skip showers or use dubious products in hopes of attracting romantic attention.
—Ashleigh N. Deluca, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025
With the technology maturing, Dropla has started attracting more capital and government attention.
—David Kirichenko, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
His client, wary of attracting anarchist wrath, told him to revise the plan.
—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
Between 1958 and 1978, 30 of the low-budget comedies were churned out (a revival in 1992 flopped), attracting millions of viewers worldwide.
—Ian King, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
Sweeping is especially important in highly trafficked areas of the home, such as the kitchen or entryway, to prevent food and dirt from attracting pests and negatively impacting your home's air quality.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2025
Ranging from $250 to $1,200, Dwarmis is exclusively available online, but Concepcion has her sights set on attracting retailers during NYFW.
—Ari Stark, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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Because while the perks of his elevated status are enticing, maintaining his dominance is as difficult as establishing it.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Nutrients from the Orinoco Delta make the waters particularly enticing to marine life and also help the island’s barrel sponges grow especially huge.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His funeral is not only a personal farewell but a political moment, drawing attention to the ideological battles shaping the 2024 election cycle and beyond.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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These temperate, food-rich waters are a buffet for Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, drawing them in to chase down mullet, menhaden, and other small fish.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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When asking questions, Shaqbot uses AI logic to reply with custom responses, which can help customers browse inventory and make their online car-buying journey just more informative and a little more entertaining.—
Andy Frye,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The company’s chief scientist, the Nobel-winning chemist Irving Langmuir, was tasked with entertaining Wells.—
Thomas Moynihan,
Big Think,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, this third movie found a way to pay tribute to this character in a very subtle, charming and funny way, by making references to some of her most iconic and hilarious lines, for example.—
Maelle Beauget-Uhl,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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These harvest additions are eye-catching by day and charming by night.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Loreto is one of the region's most enchanting destinations, with unrivaled serenity, a growing wellness community, and an age-old history as the first Spanish colonial mission in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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