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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
Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Wall coverings can also help large spaces feel more inviting and smaller spaces feel well-curated and purposeful.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing native plants is one of the best ways to support pollinators and make your garden more inviting to wildlife.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The interior is a bright spot—bigger, more inviting, and better appointed than the outgoing GT.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Its delicate arch fits in with the curved furniture trend, which can help your home office feel softer, more inviting, and allows the bookshelf to blend in more naturally with the your office layout.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2025
Wall coverings can also help large spaces feel more inviting and smaller spaces feel well-curated and purposeful.
—Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Growing native plants is one of the best ways to support pollinators and make your garden more inviting to wildlife.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
The interior is a bright spot—bigger, more inviting, and better appointed than the outgoing GT.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 11 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Adjective
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This post contains spoilers for Good American Family Hulu’s Good American Family has an irresistible premise: What if the person who was supposed to bring your family together is actually the one who tears it apart?—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
9 Apr. 2025
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Your content should create an irresistible journey.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Harvick raised his voice about why the appeals process hadn't been made public, asking what is there to hide.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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This prompted one Keller parent to sue the school board, asking a judge to intervene in the split and prevent the board from future violations of the law.—
Cody Copeland and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Direct comparisons with Odegaard are tempting and not unreasonable, but Nypan is a more all-round midfielder.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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And instead of being sweet or endearing, this behavior comes off as smothering, inappropriate, or suspicious.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
28 Mar. 2025
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Not to mention, their friendship is endearing to fans even outside of San Jose.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.—
Brendel Hightower,
Detroit Free Press,
24 Dec. 2024
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This makes for some far greater disincentives for seeking retribution by filing malicious legal actions than the coverage of Patel's remarks and goals to date have suggested.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Week 14 Thursday Night Football feature produced more winning bets on the Packers (+3.5) and over the game total in the Lions 34-31 win.—
Jay Ginsbach,
Forbes,
12 Dec. 2024
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The most winning aspect of Wilder's play is its warmth.—
Shania Russell,
EW.com,
11 Oct. 2024
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“Inviting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inviting. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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