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
These small books are in several Route 66 attractions around the town, tallying the thousands of people who stop by.
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Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Removing exterior attractions will reduce the risk of earwigs entering your home.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The park doesn’t miss a brick in its immersive theming, having built remarkable lands inspired by Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Nordic Vikings, with over 40 rides and attractions that brim with charm and evoke a sense of wonder.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Established in 1964 by four UCLA graduates, SeaWorld began in San Diego with 22 acres, six attractions, and a handful of sea lions and dolphins (beloved orca whale Shamu arrived at the party a year later).
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Add photos of nearby attractions like dining and theaters, the neighborhood dog park, shopping and any other amenities that buyers might find attractive.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In addition to the main attractions, attendees can expect vendors, food, drinks, concessions and souvenirs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Chelsea Torres, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
Removing exterior attractions will reduce the risk of earwigs entering your home.
—Dan Simms, USA Today, 15 May 2026
The park doesn’t miss a brick in its immersive theming, having built remarkable lands inspired by Greece, the Roman Empire, and the Nordic Vikings, with over 40 rides and attractions that brim with charm and evoke a sense of wonder.
—Zachary Laks, Travel + Leisure, 15 May 2026
Established in 1964 by four UCLA graduates, SeaWorld began in San Diego with 22 acres, six attractions, and a handful of sea lions and dolphins (beloved orca whale Shamu arrived at the party a year later).
—Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
Add photos of nearby attractions like dining and theaters, the neighborhood dog park, shopping and any other amenities that buyers might find attractive.
—Lew Sichelman, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
In addition to the main attractions, attendees can expect vendors, food, drinks, concessions and souvenirs.
—Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 14 May 2026
Plus, earn 5% total cash back on hotel, car rentals and attractions booked with Citi Travel.
—Ryley Amond, CNBC, 8 May 2026
The three resorts enjoyed expansion and growth throughout the 2010s by utilizing low prices, gimmicks and attractions to lure guests.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attractions
magnets
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China’s decision to suspend exports of a wide range of rare earths and related magnets, and its ban on semiconductors from Nexperia China, upended supply chains central to global automakers, with political and economic consequences across Europe, Japan, and South Korea.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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Going underground Mark Thomson, CERN director general, revealed that CERN is supplying prototype detectors and giant cryostats for DUNE, while in parallel, US labs are providing superconducting magnets for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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“Attractions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attractions. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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