attractor
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- noun
- /əˈtræktər/
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- Theokas et al. suggested that these two asset factors, Rules and Boundaries and Positive Identity, may function as "attractors" that developmentally link the individual and his or her ecology.
The essential part is astronomy is a real attractor to science in general.
- The essential part is astronomy is a real attractor to science in general.
- It's we are really lost in between these two attractors, if I use word and which are themselves known to be complete fiction.
Examples
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The essential part is astronomy is a real attractor to science in general.
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Language affinity is key; also, similar language/culture groups of a certain size will act as attractors to these streams.
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And I do think confidence is certainly an attractor that you can condition and train yourself to be more confident.
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Lists are always a big link attractor, so the site does have potential.
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Established career paths create a HUGE talent attractor.
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The attractor of an alliance network is a married couple and the household formed through their marriage and progeny.
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Look, Superbena is a huge attractor of the butterflies.
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Cultural forces often make certain religious theses attractors for belief, though by many people's lights this would be unconnected to truth.
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The colorful flowers in the garden are a natural attractor for bees and butterflies.
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His charisma and charm make him a powerful attractor in social situations.
Synonyms
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A quality that makes something attractive to many people
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A quality that makes something interesting to people
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A quality that tempts people by promising a reward
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A part of something that people like or notice
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A quality that makes someone want something, for example a place or job
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A person or thing that attracts many people to a place
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Someone or something that attracts strong attention and admiration
The quality of being attractive and making people want something
Something that brings people or gets attention because it is interesting
Something that attracts and keeps people's attention
Antonyms
Compounds
- Specialized
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A very large group of galaxies that pulls other galaxies with strong gravity
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A complex pattern a system settles into that never repeats so small changes give very different results
- Specialized
A complex pattern that a changing system moves toward while behaving unpredictably
How Attractive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Attractor comes from the verb attract, which has the root tract meaning 'to pull', the same root as in tractor. So an attractor is something that 'pulls' attention, interest, or pleasure.