Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun One who or that which attracts. Also spelled attractor.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun One who, or that which, attracts.

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • noun a characteristic that provides pleasure and attracts
  • noun (physics) a point in the ideal multidimensional phase space that is used to describe a system toward which the system tends to evolve regardless of the starting conditions of the system
  • noun an entertainer who attracts large audiences

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Examples

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  • Verily, this is the magnet of confirmation and assistance, the attracter of all success and the leader of hosts of gifts.

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  • While Tea Party protesters have attracted most of the media attention of late, immigration reform rallies held in recent weeks throughout the country - including a massive March 21 gathering in Washington - have attracter far greater numbers.

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  • Mysis shrimp are a good option, and Parker also suggests throwing some attracter nymphs like the San Juan worm.

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  • Mysis shrimp are a good option, and Parker also suggests throwing some attracter nymphs like the San Juan worm.

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  • Mysis shrimp are a good option, and Parker also suggests throwing some attracter nymphs like the San Juan worm.

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