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?
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point, announced Thursday that the Mason amusement park will introduce a new family thrill attraction for the 2026 operating season.
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Of course, the president-elect’s long-standing attraction to Putin is endlessly documented.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
As with other retailers, one of the attractions for the big chains is that their app can combine payments, loyalty and spend tracking in one and a simple quick QR scan, tap or palm wave is all that is needed to get everything done.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.
—Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Of course, the president-elect’s long-standing attraction to Putin is endlessly documented.
—Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
As with other retailers, one of the attractions for the big chains is that their app can combine payments, loyalty and spend tracking in one and a simple quick QR scan, tap or palm wave is all that is needed to get everything done.
—David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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“Attraction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attraction. Accessed 30 Nov. 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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