attraction
Americannoun
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the act, power, or property of attracting.
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attractive quality; magnetic charm; fascination; allurement; enticement.
the subtle attraction of her strange personality.
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a person or thing that draws, attracts, allures, or entices.
The main attraction was the after-dinner speaker.
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a characteristic or quality that provides pleasure; attractive feature.
The chief attractions of the evening were the good drinks and witty conversation.
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Physics. the electric or magnetic force that acts between oppositely charged bodies, tending to draw them together.
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an entertainment offered to the public.
noun
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the act, power, or quality of attracting
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a person or thing that attracts or is intended to attract
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a force by which one object attracts another, such as the gravitational or electrostatic force
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a change in the form of one linguistic element caused by the proximity of another element
Other Word Forms
- attractionally adverb
- reattraction noun
- superattraction noun
Etymology
Origin of attraction
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English attraccioun, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin attractiōn-, stem of attractiō; equivalent to attract + -ion
Example Sentences
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A clip from the show was included in a Disney video montage of movies, TV shows and other headlining attractions shown to investors last week.
From Los Angeles Times
Merlin, the owners of Sea Life, told us that despite the significant increase in costs such as National Insurance, they work "hard to keep attractions as fairly priced as possible" and "regularly review pricing."
From BBC
The Natural History Museum was the UK's most popular tourist attraction in 2025, breaking the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year.
From BBC
The company is still developing Marvel attractions for its theme parks 17 years after buying the superhero studio.
Disney previously announced a $60-billion, 10-year expansion program, but it must strike a balance by keeping attractions true to their nostalgic core.
From Los Angeles Times
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