as in magnets
something that attracts interest
a park with the world's fastest roller coaster and other attractions
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Recent Examples of attractions
The after-hours, separate admission event in its sophomore year is a cross between Halloween Horror Nights and Comic-Con with walk-through attractions, fan zones and character meet-and-greet photo ops as well as cosplay opportunities, themed food and exclusive merchandise.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnson City, about 50 miles from Austin, is evolving from a historic stop into a lively destination with shops, wineries, and family-friendly attractions.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Here are our current five point-and-shoot attractions, in order of introduction.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With its stunning natural wonders, kind and gregarious people, and unique attractions, this little island stubbornly exceeds the lofty expectations of its many visitors.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
During her own eighth grade trip to Washington, DC, Laymon remembers feeling deflated, after not seeing women’s stories reflected at any of the attractions in the nation’s capital.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
For families, being close to attractions means fewer meltdowns in transit and more time actually enjoying the destination.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 3 Apr. 2026
Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
Johnson City, about 50 miles from Austin, is evolving from a historic stop into a lively destination with shops, wineries, and family-friendly attractions.
—Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2026
Here are our current five point-and-shoot attractions, in order of introduction.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026
Stone Mountain Park, one of Georgia's most popular tourist destinations, employs hundreds of workers across attractions, hospitality, and maintenance services.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 2 Apr. 2026
With its stunning natural wonders, kind and gregarious people, and unique attractions, this little island stubbornly exceeds the lofty expectations of its many visitors.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
During her own eighth grade trip to Washington, DC, Laymon remembers feeling deflated, after not seeing women’s stories reflected at any of the attractions in the nation’s capital.
—Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
For families, being close to attractions means fewer meltdowns in transit and more time actually enjoying the destination.
—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractions
magnets
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has around 70% of the world’s deposits of cobalt, used in batteries and wind turbine magnets, but China processes about 80%.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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China controls most of the global production of rare earths, which are used for making powerful, heat-resistant magnets in industries such as defense and electric vehicles.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Attractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractions. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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