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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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as in attractive
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as in irresistible
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Recent Examples of inviting
Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Not only does the eau de parfum look like the most inviting cocktail thanks to its turquoise color, but the scent will immediately transport you poolside to the vacation of your dreams.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
On floors where original windows could not meet modern standards, French balconies were introduced to flood the spaces with natural light and create a more inviting ambiance.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Think about finally adding a swing to your front porch while this one is 40% off, or make your patio feel more inviting with this palm outdoor rug for $35.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2024
Packed in between curved wooden beams, translucent honeyed yellow square panels filter the weak sunlight into a more inviting summer afternoon hue.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 5 June 2025
Not only does the eau de parfum look like the most inviting cocktail thanks to its turquoise color, but the scent will immediately transport you poolside to the vacation of your dreams.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
On floors where original windows could not meet modern standards, French balconies were introduced to flood the spaces with natural light and create a more inviting ambiance.
—David Nikel, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for inviting
Verb
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The plaintiffs are asking the court to block the administration’s order, which puts Haitians at risk of being returned to a country overrun by deadly gangs.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Purple One was not pleased when his band started asking questions.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Some of their performances since the turn of the year, notably in the 5-0 thrashing of Inter in the Champions League final at the end of May and the 4-0 defeat of Real Madrid in the Club World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, have been irresistible.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Walmart $399 Apple All the changes to last year's Watch Series 10 (issued in advance of the Apple Watch's 10th anniversary) were designed mainly to make the Apple Watch irresistible once more.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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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
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Kyiv is seeking security guarantees in the form of accession to NATO.—
Samuel Charap,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The bakery counter is equally tempting—my favorites are the yuzu cinnamon rolls and the donut holes made with mochi flour.—
Kim Kay,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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Don’t run through fatigue: Pushing past your current endurance level may be tempting, but this is counterproductive.—
Laura Dorwart,
Verywell Health,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Heo and Jo make an endearing duo that ultimately delivers.—
Joan MacDonald,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
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Hamilton Leithauser taps into Queen City charm in opening anecdote Opener Hamilton Leithauser treated a sparse crowd to an endearing tidbit of his family history amid the breezy indie tunes that made up his set.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
17 July 2025
Adjective
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The non-alcohol market has been particularly alluring, a portion of the business that’s expected to be worth $5 billion in the U.S. by 2028, according to industry researcher IWSR.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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With a 45% rebate — in hard cash, not tax credits — crew depth honed over 60 years of TV production, and a king who hand-delivers vintage jeeps, Jordan’s pitch is alluring.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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