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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
Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The Stewart garden is described as immaculate, well-tended, delightful and inviting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Adjective
Underfoot, a plush, golden-toned rug softens the entire room; the furniture sits low and inviting.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
The Stewart garden is described as immaculate, well-tended, delightful and inviting.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Verb
Neither do many students at Georgetown University’s law school, who condemned the school for inviting former Northwestern University President Morton Schapiro to address its graduation.
—Jonathan Zimmerman, Chicago Tribune, 14 May 2026
The clear spirit is believed to act as a messenger, inviting ancestral souls for their blessings.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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Making the ad tier feel more attractive to subscribers in that way arguably does something very important.—
Andy Meek,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Through a barrage of advertising and on-campus information sessions, investment banking sold itself as the most attractive, lucrative, and secure job for top students.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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The needle drops, which include Lennon songs and Beatles songs, are impeccable and irresistible.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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What’s more, dill flowers are irresistible to parasitic wasps that will feed on squash vine borers.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 May 2026
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The Chargers are going to be more efficient while asking less of their franchise quarterback.—
Daniel Popper,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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His phone rang with calls from well-wishers asking about the search, and about his daughter Malak.—
Rania Abouzeid,
New Yorker,
21 May 2026
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Venturella spent time in Gary in 2016 wooing the city with cash infusions for its public safety agencies, workforce development and construction assistance for enhancing Airport Road.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Heath Ledger played Patrick Verona, a rebellious teen with a mysterious past who accepts the challenge of wooing Kat.—
Danny Horn,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of the most tempting viewing areas are remote, road capacity is limited in places and August is already one of the busiest months of the year for Icelandic tourism.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And this, of course, was more tempting.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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To be fair, these parts of Dutton Ranch — the celebration of honest, endearing everyday folks who know how to do their goddamn jobs — are also present in Yellowstone and other Sheridan series.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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Onscreen, Firstman and Absolom’s relationship is awkward at first and then disarmingly endearing.—
Mia Galuppo,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The ballroom was blocked in March by a federal judge in a case brought by historic preservationists seeking to stop its construction.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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Musk was seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in damages from the defendants, including Microsoft, a partner of OpenAI.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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There’s something alluring about Sally, who’s never far from a cigarette or a book, and how her beliefs counter Clarissa’s traditional ones.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 May 2026
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But what may be the most alluring feature of the Buzz Lightyear Adistar Control 5 is a detail that will only be found on smaller-sized pairs.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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