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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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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

Since May 2020, D’Amaro has been the chairman of Disney Experiences, overseeing theme parks, resorts, cruise ships, and the attraction design team Imagineering.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

It proved a popular attraction for walkers, who could take a tour around them when visiting the region.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

The more crass the attraction, the more I was drawn to it.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.