attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən 
1
a
: the act, process, or power of attracting
b
: personal charm
2
: the action or power of drawing forth a response : an attractive quality
3
: a force acting mutually between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
Examples of attraction in a Sentence
The waterfall continues to be the main attraction at the park.
The town's big attraction for movie lovers is the annual film festival.
She is the star attraction of the show.
There's a strong sexual attraction between them.
His attraction to her grew over the course of their time together.
A good relationship is based on more than just physical attraction.
I understand the attraction of skydiving, but I could never do it.
What are the attractions of owning your own business?
Recent Examples on the Web
Having a rental car is ideal for doing road trips to different towns and attractions around the state.
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Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Minutes before totality, lines at the zoo’s attractions and vendors cleared as visitors found an open spot on the ground to lay back and watch the eclipse.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Urban adventures takes campers on amazing daily field trip adventures to the Bay Area’s best museums, activities and urban attractions.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The early summer Fair preview is back with food, beer, vendors, the Milk Run 5K race, Giant Slide rides and other attractions.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The cosmos is generating strong feelings, attractions and fall-outs similar to a rollercoaster ride.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
To this day, theatrical film drives most other parts of the business, including theme park attractions and toy sales.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Adding more family-friendly rides and attractions should draw attendance from both residents and tourists.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
With so few businesses – and little room for more – residential real estate is one of Lewisburg’s key attractions, neighborhood advocates say.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Minutes before totality, lines at the zoo’s attractions and vendors cleared as visitors found an open spot on the ground to lay back and watch the eclipse.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Apr. 2024
Urban adventures takes campers on amazing daily field trip adventures to the Bay Area’s best museums, activities and urban attractions.
—Brittany Delay, The Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2024
The early summer Fair preview is back with food, beer, vendors, the Milk Run 5K race, Giant Slide rides and other attractions.
—Jared Kaufman, Twin Cities, 6 Apr. 2024
The cosmos is generating strong feelings, attractions and fall-outs similar to a rollercoaster ride.
—Debbie Frank, Peoplemag, 5 Apr. 2024
To this day, theatrical film drives most other parts of the business, including theme park attractions and toy sales.
—Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2024
Adding more family-friendly rides and attractions should draw attendance from both residents and tourists.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2024
With so few businesses – and little room for more – residential real estate is one of Lewisburg’s key attractions, neighborhood advocates say.
—The Enquirer, 3 Apr. 2024
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“Attraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attraction. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən
1
: the act, process, or power of attracting
2
: something that attracts or pleases
3
: a force acting between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
Medical Definition
attraction
noun
at·trac·tion
ə-ˈtrak-shən
: a force acting mutually between particles of matter, tending to draw them together, and resisting their separation
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