drawing card
Main event appeal
A drawing card is something that attracts people or attention—an attraction or appeal.
The term comes from entertainment, where a performer or act that draws audiences fills seats and sells tickets: The comedian was the main drawing card for the festival.
It extends to any person, feature, or quality that attracts interest: Free parking is a major drawing card for the shopping center.
Top-billed performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- marquee nameFamous person who attracts
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
- superstarExceptionally famous performer
luminary · showstopper · main act · top billing · fan-favorite · idol · crowd-puller · headline act
Visually striking event
- main eventFeatured performance or contest
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- premiereFirst public performance
- galaFestive formal occasion
festival · exhibition · centerpiece · highlight · special engagement · must-see · blockbuster · extravaganza
Formal review request
- allureAttractive, tempting quality
- magnetismForce between poles
- lureThing that tempts
- enticementSomething that attracts
pull · charm · fascination · captivation · temptation · inducement · incentive · hook
headliner
Top-billed performer
- starLuminous astronomical object
- marquee nameFamous person who attracts
- celebrityWidely recognized public figure
superstar · luminary · showstopper · main act · top billing · fan-favorite · idol · crowd-puller · headline act · featured artist
spectacle
Visually striking event
- main eventFeatured performance or contest
- showcaseCabinet for displaying items
- premiereFirst public performance
gala · festival · exhibition · centerpiece · highlight · special engagement · must-see · blockbuster · extravaganza · tentpole
appeal
Formal review request
enticement · pull · charm · fascination · captivation · temptation · inducement · incentive · hook · drawcard
drawing cardturnoff
Exit from main road
turn-off · repellent · deterrent · liability · dealbreaker
drawing cardopening act
Preliminary concert performer
warm-up act · undercard · supporting act · filler · also-ran
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