ATTRACTING Synonyms: 138 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in attractive

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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

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Republican response But conservatives said those policies inflated enrollment by attracting fraudulent and wasteful coverage. — Christine Mai-Duc, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026 The issue is less about attracting officials but keeping them beyond two years, largely because of fan behavior. — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026 The series ran for seven seasons and 147 episodes, becoming a massive Friday night ratings draw, at one point attracting as many as 40 million viewers. — Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 22 Aug. 2026 Is marketing attracting the right patients, or is the breakdown occurring later in the patient journey? — Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The exuberance of the scene was now part of the draw, attracting influencers who discovered that posing for selfies at Ashe made for great content. — Ben Ryder Howe, Curbed, 21 Aug. 2026 Today, it’s billed as the world’s largest free hot air balloon event, attracting up to 100 balloons and more than 150,000 spectators. — Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026 And because its explosive success is the very thing attracting many of its critics, a narrative course correction may not be so simple. — Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 21 Aug. 2026 Moore should become the apple of Josh Allen’s eye, attracting upwards of 125 targets. — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting

Adjective

Using Stainless Polish On Your Fridge On the one hand, using stainless polish to clean a stainless steel fridge leaves a bright, attractive, reflective finish—but there’s a downside.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2026
Shaped like a giant leaf, this attractive play mat comes with six hanging plush toys that can be detached when your baby is ready for tummy time games.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of attractive

Verb

In his executive order, DeSantis noted the charges Caruso is facing, which include lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, kidnapping, child abuse causing mental injury, and luring or enticing a child.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
Fall fashion tends to kickstart our lust for the new season as brands start to launch enticing pre-fall collections.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of enticing

Adjective

The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Classic notes are also growing up this season—tonka is vanilla’s more interesting older sister, able to shift from woody to dry to nutty, depending on the present company.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

Verb

There is a danger in drawing comparisons between current events and the Nazi Holocaust, but there is a greater danger in ignoring the similarities.

— David Pollak, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
But not before the former cheerleader caught a pass from Tebow and immediately did a split, drawing cheers from her favorite quarterback.

— Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of drawing

Adjective

In addition to 84 feet of ocean-bluff frontage, the grounds hold the aforementioned courtyard lap pool and lily pond, along with a large grassy lawn ideal for entertaining, a viewing pergola, and a motor court with room for up to a dozen cars.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026
Everyone deserves equal access to info in entertaining events just like State Fair.

— Nick Lunemann, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

Dykstra’s drawings are beautifully detailed, thoughtful, charming and evocative.

— Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
As the plane descends, a lush landscape of verdant mountains that flow down into charming villages, beaches, and the crystal-clear waters beyond appears.

— Connor Sturges, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

The beats are over the top, the writing is bold and direct, and Stephens is an alluring main character with a sharp tongue and an ear for dynamic pop and R&B melodies.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2026
Even a conservative turtleneck minidress feels more alluring when paired with black boots in soft leather.

— Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of alluring

Adjective

Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Forbes Travel Guide Recommended Mansion at Ocean Edge in Brewster, Massachusetts, is an enchanting spot for an autumn getaway.

— Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of enchanting

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