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Definitions

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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Located near San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, the site, also known as The Rock, was once regarded as one of America's most notorious prisons, but has served as a tourist attraction in recent years.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

The fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the U.S. last year came with a very big attraction: a lot of homes for sale.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

However, the working mother of two insists she is never the main attraction.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

The show, which had been TLC’s top attraction with an average of more than 3 million viewers per episode, was canceled in July 2015 after airing on the network since 2008.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

As if by some weird art law of attraction, he found his legs carrying him forward.

From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon