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adjective

Definition of attractingnext
as in attractive

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attracting

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verb

present participle of attract
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
Verb
This collaboration bridged industries, generating buzz and attracting high-net-worth buyers. — Vincent Gregoire, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025 In 2024, a small number of migrants from Southeast Asian countries also reached the Spanish archipelago, raising concerns that the deadly route, far from deterring them, could be attracting migrants from other continents. — Miguel MacIas, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
  1. attractive
  2. enticing
  3. interesting
  4. entertaining
  5. charming
  6. alluring
  7. enchanting
  8. enlightening
Adjective
  • Take a look at more below: Walmart, a big-box retailer popular among a wide range of consumers, has been especially attractive amid concerns about inflation, high grocery prices and the direction of the U.S. economy.
    — Pia Singh, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • The mule’s pointed open toe design, too, will look supremely attractive when peeking out from your wide-leg trousers or pleated maxi skirt.
    — Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of attractive
Verb
  • Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.
    — Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of enticing
Adjective
  • Affinity Missions, Chronicles X’s term for a type of side quest that’s more story-rich than others, are the most interesting, and where the rest of the story unfolds between each chapter.
    — Josh Broadwell, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Here are just a few examples of the most interesting use cases to consider for your region: Forbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.
    — Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The layout is both practical and elegant, with a kitchen that remains slightly tucked away for a clean aesthetic while still flowing seamlessly into the main living areas—ideal for entertaining and everyday life.
    — Prime Development, Kansas City Star, 16 Mar. 2025
  • In the backyard, outdoor entertaining embraces unending water views at every opportunity.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of entertaining
Adjective
  • Amsterdam is certainly a must-see city, with its charming canal ring, the Rijksmuseum and the moving Anne Frank House.
    — Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • It’s made from weather-resistant aluminum that looks better with age, and the delicate floral scrollwork provides charming details.
    — Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of charming
Adjective
  • Even more alluring is his directorial career, as he’s only helmed four movies (one of which was never released, and has reportedly only been shown to friends and family).
    — Travis Bean, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • There’s something just so alluring about red hair, which is why celebrity hair colorist Jacob Schwartz, who counts the likes of Margot Robbie, Brie Larson, and Sydney Sweeney as regular clientele, says that vibrant hues of this popular hair color will continue to be huge for spring.
    — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • An enchanting dessert, bosque lluvioso (rainy woodland), was made of black chanterelles and powdered pine needles, infused with a distillate of soil.
    — Agnish Ray, Travel + Leisure, 15 Mar. 2025
  • An enchanting carousel horse, thought to be made by Marcus Charles Illions—an influential Brooklyn carousel carver who was born in Lithuania and who traveled to the U.S. in 1888 with an animal showman—lends context to the famous ornate Coney Island style of carousel design.
    — Jacoba Urist, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of enchanting
Adjective
  • Two of the film’s three directors have found the journey as enlightening as the titular heroine’s experiences.
    — Simon Thompson, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The book’s premise revolves around Zachary, a courageous eight-year-old diagnosed with a terminal pediatric cancer, who has an enlightening dream where God approaches him with a mission.
    — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of enlightening

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