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
The Santa Monica Pier features a roller coaster, a Ferris wheel and other carnival attractions.
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Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
The main attraction of the ensemble, though, were stilettos with tennis balls at the bottom of the heels.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Could renowned attractions such as the London Eye or the Sea Life aquariums be getting their own TV shows?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Several franchise attractions for the area have been floated, with Iger reiterating during the April 3 shareholder meeting an intention to bring a lush, green Avatar land to California.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee County Zoo At the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, moms get free admission on Mother's Day (although parking and attraction fees still apply).
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Washington, furthermore, should undercut the axis’s appeal by sharpening the attractions of the existing order.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Guests will notice that every attraction has a sensory guide indicating levels of stimuli for each sense.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Having a rental car is ideal for doing road trips to different towns and attractions around the state.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
Jacqueline Pinedo, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
The main attraction of the ensemble, though, were stilettos with tennis balls at the bottom of the heels.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2024
Could renowned attractions such as the London Eye or the Sea Life aquariums be getting their own TV shows?
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2024
Several franchise attractions for the area have been floated, with Iger reiterating during the April 3 shareholder meeting an intention to bring a lush, green Avatar land to California.
—Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Apr. 2024
Milwaukee County Zoo At the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, moms get free admission on Mother's Day (although parking and attraction fees still apply).
—Amy Schwabe, Journal Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2024
Washington, furthermore, should undercut the axis’s appeal by sharpening the attractions of the existing order.
—Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024
Guests will notice that every attraction has a sensory guide indicating levels of stimuli for each sense.
—Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 22 Apr. 2024
Having a rental car is ideal for doing road trips to different towns and attractions around the state.
—Erinne Magee, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Attraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attraction. Accessed 1 May. 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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