as in attractive
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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
Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Verb
Their style of play was attracting fans and that brought profits, even while tenants at City.
—Michael Walker, The Athletic, 15 Mar. 2025
His town hall in particular went viral as House Republicans returned home for a weeklong break, attracting millions of views on a video CNN posted to TikTok alone.
—Lauren Green, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 14 Mar. 2025
Those early songs actually got a lot of attention, attracting a sizable following of fans.
—Julyssa Lopez, Rolling Stone, 13 Mar. 2025
Cartesian's management is focused on retaining key executives and attracting qualified personnel to drive the company's growth strategy.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
Its growth continues to aid in attracting buyers seeking properties with strong rental appeal.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 13 Mar. 2025
This collaboration not only boosts authenticity and trust but also empowers and gives back to the community, attracting both attention and customers.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
The offense opened up with Curry on the floor, attracting Charlotte’s defense like a magnet.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 Mar. 2025
On the plus side for the Academy Awards, the big event appears to be attracting a younger audience.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
Adjective
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People in these jobs generally manage the practical logistics of trying to create workplaces that are more welcoming for all employees — and more attractive to a broader pool of qualified candidates.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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This off-season, the Parks Department even made an effort to spruce up its lifeguard stations, repainting and adding amenities like fridges and microwaves, to make the job more attractive and comfortable.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
Verb
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The company just lost billions in China, and that might have been the least interesting thing about its quarter.—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Maybe this shows that Meghan really isn’t interesting enough.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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The second floor serves as the main entertaining space.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
27 May 2025
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Sanders competing for time on the field will also be extremely entertaining.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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The epilogue takes the form of an obituary for the magazine’s late founder, but also acts as Anderson’s charming ode to the golden age of longform journalism.—
Shannon Carlin,
Time,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s amazingly alluring to those in the psychology and physics fields, while perhaps not quite as affable for all other domains.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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That option has already led Hunt and team president Mark Donovan to answer the question of whether a dome in Kansas would guarantee higher profits for the Chiefs and lead to more lucrative, alluring opportunities for the region.—
Nate Taylor,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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To them, the big city is as enchanting and mysterious as their father, whose absence in their life has stung both parent and child.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Few other places can feel both enchanting and grounding.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
Adjective
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In fact, the odds on the correct series score are enlightening.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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For traders driven by events, analyzing how the stock has historically behaved in response to earnings announcements can be quite enlightening.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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