as in entices
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 attracts
Laurel Falls Trail attracts as many as 375,000 people annually, South Carolina newspaper, The State reports.
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Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
However, centers should elevate the Santa experience to maximize the value and create a truly standout event that attracts people.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Three miles south, Rosewood Miramar Beach attracts a see-and-be-seen crowd for dinner at Caruso’s, its beachside Italian restaurant.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Now in its 21st year, the extravagant event attracts attendees from across the Midwest.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Florence, with its rich Renaissance heritage, attracts art buyers seeking original masterpieces or high-quality reproductions.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The young man’s humility in exploring the culture of the Fremen had bred ambition, but Paul’s excitement is tempered with nervousness after his thumper attracts one of the planet’s biggest worms to the surface.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
While the city still attracts more than its share of big-name chefs—this year alone, Dani García, Dabiz Muñoz, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Jean Imbert have all opened restaurants in Dubai—the spotlight is increasingly shifting to the homegrown, specifically to the flavors of the region.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, apart from capturing its energy, what attracts me most is the scale of its characters who are deeply human, very singular, complex.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
However, centers should elevate the Santa experience to maximize the value and create a truly standout event that attracts people.
—Kristin Mueller, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Three miles south, Rosewood Miramar Beach attracts a see-and-be-seen crowd for dinner at Caruso’s, its beachside Italian restaurant.
—Sheila Yasmin Marikar, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Now in its 21st year, the extravagant event attracts attendees from across the Midwest.
—Nour Rahal, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
Florence, with its rich Renaissance heritage, attracts art buyers seeking original masterpieces or high-quality reproductions.
—Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
The young man’s humility in exploring the culture of the Fremen had bred ambition, but Paul’s excitement is tempered with nervousness after his thumper attracts one of the planet’s biggest worms to the surface.
—Jenelle Riley, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
While the city still attracts more than its share of big-name chefs—this year alone, Dani García, Dabiz Muñoz, Anne-Sophie Pic, and Jean Imbert have all opened restaurants in Dubai—the spotlight is increasingly shifting to the homegrown, specifically to the flavors of the region.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Yes, apart from capturing its energy, what attracts me most is the scale of its characters who are deeply human, very singular, complex.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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