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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Price optimization means choosing prices that advance business goals, such as increasing profits, attracting shoppers or clearing unsold goods. — Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026 The organization has taken recent steps to refocus its efforts on attracting younger women to the priesthood, said Burke, who was ordained in 2017. — Jonathan Bullington, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Typically, early profit margins tend to be high, driving overinvestment and excess capacity while also attracting more competition. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026 In January 2026, the European Commission adopted its first EU Visa Strategy alongside a recommendation aimed specifically at attracting researchers, highly skilled workers, students and startup founders. — Bernardo Saraiva, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026 Automakers spend billions developing new products and attracting customers. — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 16 Oct. 2026 At the Abroms-Engel Institute for the Visual Arts at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, curator John Fields has built a renowned space for visual art, attracting a kaleidoscope of artists and shows over the course of his 12-year tenure. — Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026 The initiative comes at a moment when fashion exhibitions are attracting audiences well beyond the traditional museum crowd, Blanckaert said. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 Oct. 2026 But attracting more shoots is no longer the only measure of success. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting

Adjective

Cam, Aneha, Malaine Once again, a rizzless man is empowered to choose between two attractive women.

— Emma Sharpe, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026
The recent volatility in the equity markets has created some potentially attractive opportunities for investors willing to look past near-term choppiness.

— Nick Wells, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

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Caruso has been charged with kidnapping, lewd or lascivious molestation, lewd or lascivious exhibition, luring or enticing a child, and child abuse inflicting mental injury.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
In essence, disruptor brands give athletes only-child treatment, which is enticing in a crowded market.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of enticing

Verb

The towering spire at the heart of Limoges ultimately collapsed in flames, drawing cheers from the crowd below that were captured on video.

— Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2026
While the lack of regulation may be drawing users to prediction markets, the platform’s Wild West qualities may also prevent them from being reliable insurance proxies, Mitts argued.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of drawing

Adjective

Always one for a picture-perfect moment of her family, Joan loved to put the kids in matching outfits while entertaining guests at home.

— Megan Johnson, Architectural Digest, 14 Oct. 2026
This one is designed around a citrus tree, but is used for alfresco entertaining rather than farming.

— Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of entertaining

Adjective

While renting a charming Mediterranean Revival-style villa in the Hollywood Hills, the FBI tapped her phone lines and the CIA covertly intercepted and opened her mail.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2026
The author behind the singular Elizabeth Zott returns with ‘Peck & Peck,’ a sharp, charming satire on the pretensions and perils of literary gatekeepers.

— Leigh Haber, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of charming

Adjective

But for me, the thought of sipping a soothingly cold drink on the porch outside my villa is even more alluring.

— Charukesi Ramadurai, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Oct. 2026
Like its agricultural and horticultural counterparts, the monoculture of era-defining music, TV and movies seemed alluring on the surface.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

Adjective

Sharing the rooftop with Watr, the pool setting is enchanting, surrounded by gleaming high-rises and overlooking the lake.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Oct. 2026
The hit Crave original charts the enchanting romance of rival players Russian prodigy Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie) and Canadian golden boy Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams).

— Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026

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