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
Placing slices of raw potatoes on the surface of your growing medium attracts larvae, who will emerge to feed on the potato tissue.
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Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
With high school tuition costing about $42,000 a year, the college preparatory day and boarding school attracts students from affluent families and has a long list of celebrity alumni including the children of Joe Montana, Will Smith and Wayne Gretzky.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The festival attracts artists from around the world.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
This is important to keep users on the platform longer, an incentive that attracts companies to place ads on the streaming service.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Gen Z’s push for inclusivity can help build a stronger, more resilient company culture that attracts top talent and keeps you aligned with consumer expectations.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The Masked Singer attracts millions of viewers per ep and is now in the upper echelons of ITV entertainment series alongside the likes of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
This is crucial because inclusivity drives innovation, attracts top talent and ensures sustainability in a global market that increasingly values empathy, equity and cultural competence.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
With high school tuition costing about $42,000 a year, the college preparatory day and boarding school attracts students from affluent families and has a long list of celebrity alumni including the children of Joe Montana, Will Smith and Wayne Gretzky.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The festival attracts artists from around the world.
—Sommer Brugal, Axios, 18 Oct. 2024
This is important to keep users on the platform longer, an incentive that attracts companies to place ads on the streaming service.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 18 Oct. 2024
Gen Z’s push for inclusivity can help build a stronger, more resilient company culture that attracts top talent and keeps you aligned with consumer expectations.
—Elizabeth Pearson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The Masked Singer attracts millions of viewers per ep and is now in the upper echelons of ITV entertainment series alongside the likes of I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Oct. 2024
This is crucial because inclusivity drives innovation, attracts top talent and ensures sustainability in a global market that increasingly values empathy, equity and cultural competence.
—Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 16 Oct. 2024
By prioritizing the happiness and well-being of employees, companies can create a positive work environment that not only attracts top talent but also keeps them engaged and motivated.
—Tanya Arturi, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Attracts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attracts. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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