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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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Its importance to the company extends beyond movie screens, as there are popular Avatar attractions in Florida’s Walt Disney World and more in the works at California’s Disneyland Resort.

From The Wall Street Journal

This isn't just another attraction - it's an attempt by the US entertainment giant to build one of the biggest theme parks in the world.

From BBC

Morning walkers, political strategists and journalists gather around this nondescript shabby shack, which has been operating since 1949 and is now a legacy tourist attraction.

From BBC

As wealthy Middle East nations look to diversify their economies beyond oil, some are betting on tourism anchored to marquee attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal

We regularly took our toddlers to the park so they could build self-confidence on the jungle gyms, and we took our teenagers to visit the city’s cultural attractions.

From The Wall Street Journal

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