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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
Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is attracting the attention of Americans after Elon Musk backed it last week, amid its growing popularity in the European nation—Newsweek has looked at the odds of the party actually winning Germany's upcoming elections.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Second, attracting and retaining top AI talent remains a challenge.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite attracting investor interest from its early days, Kostereva opted to bootstrap the company for the first six years.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In terms of attracting trade shows with a large, modern convention center, Los Angeles is barely in the picture.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite receiving positive critical reception and attracting a passionate fan base, Leslye Headland’s Star Wars series The Acolyte was canceled after one season in August, following an intense online review-bombing campaign run by some of the galaxy’s loudest trolls.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
Final Thoughts The ultimate success of your RMN will depend on your ability to integrate digital touchpoints into the shopping experience while attracting and retaining advertisers.
—Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond deploying, maintaining and optimizing your RMN, the next challenge lies in attracting the right advertisers to invest in your inventory.
—Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Urban centers like Detroit and the surrounding suburbs remain hot spots, attracting families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban comfort and urban amenities.
—Brendel Hightower, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
The right-wing Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is attracting the attention of Americans after Elon Musk backed it last week, amid its growing popularity in the European nation—Newsweek has looked at the odds of the party actually winning Germany's upcoming elections.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Second, attracting and retaining top AI talent remains a challenge.
—Mark Greeven, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite attracting investor interest from its early days, Kostereva opted to bootstrap the company for the first six years.
—Geri Stengel, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
In terms of attracting trade shows with a large, modern convention center, Los Angeles is barely in the picture.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Despite receiving positive critical reception and attracting a passionate fan base, Leslye Headland’s Star Wars series The Acolyte was canceled after one season in August, following an intense online review-bombing campaign run by some of the galaxy’s loudest trolls.
—Abby Monteil, Them, 23 Dec. 2024
Final Thoughts The ultimate success of your RMN will depend on your ability to integrate digital touchpoints into the shopping experience while attracting and retaining advertisers.
—Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Beyond deploying, maintaining and optimizing your RMN, the next challenge lies in attracting the right advertisers to invest in your inventory.
—Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for attracting
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Teenagers spent an average of 4.8 hours each day on social media platforms, with YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat found to be the most attractive to younger users.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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This may be a hot take, but not all cooking tools and kitchen gadgets are worth splurging on—even the ones that seem enticing at first.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Art Deco is enticing in art and in theaters, not so much in a home with drooling pets and messy toddlers.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Big-batch recipes are not only a foolproof entertaining trick, but those big, beautiful bowls filled with punch look impressive too.Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
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Develop a cohesive plan that focuses on deploying the infrastructure to make the experience more engaging, informative and entertaining.Tamara Bebb, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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The story highlights themes of kindness, family and the joy of the Hanukkah tradition of making latkes and is accompanied by charming illustrations.Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The Covid lockdown may have played a role in this, but there’s something newly romantic and alluring about being enveloped in a community of fellow misfits — and in person, decades removed from Zoom group chats.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
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Aside from add-ons, the ship provides visually alluring vibes with artwork featuring characters and stories.Leslie D. Rose, Parents, 20 Dec. 2024
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Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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The work of the devil or an enlightening experiment at the intersection of technology and religion?Leslie Katz, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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To learn a bit more about VPPs, check out this enlightening video of a conversation between Brattle's Ryan Hledik and Matthew Sachs, CEO of Peak Power, a company involved with clean energy tech, including the optimization of grid-interactive buildings, bi-directional electric vehicles and more.Michael Franco, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Attracting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracting. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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