attraction

[uh-trak-shuhn] / əˈtræk ʃən /

NOUN

ability to draw attention; something that draws attention

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allure appeal attractiveness interest

STRONG

allurement bait captivation charm chemistry come-on courting draw enchantment endearment enthrallment enticement fascination gravitation inclination inducement invitation it lure magnetism pull seduction solicitation temptation tendency

WEAK

drawing power

Antonyms

STRONG

discouragement repulsion

WEAK

revulsion

Example Sentences

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"We don't want the Atacama Desert to be famous as a tourist attraction where visitors can see mountains of clothes," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The supply of Treasury bonds has surged, while the historic sources of demand have weakened — leading investors to doubt the long-term attraction of U.S. government bonds.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Mr. Brody’s Nick has an ingratiating, cocky but boyish allure that makes Jacki’s attraction to him persuasive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Hearn says Taylor deserves to be the star attraction of any big night at Croke Park.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Expanded in a series of bestselling books, this notion turned the lines into a major tourist attraction.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

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