as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the luring sight of sparkling gemstones in a jewelry-store window
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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Recent Examples of luring
Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
At the same time, the chance to work with robotics has begun luring younger workers for whom the digital revolution and video games are second nature.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Not only do many of the in-town restaurants and bars reopen for business come June, but Food & Wine Classic has been luring epicurean A-listers to the Rockies for over 40 years.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Miami Beach restaurant, which opened in 2009 with plates by artist Cy Twombley and a 125-foot Swarovski crystal chandelier, quickly became known as a celebrity magnet, luring the likes of Jamie Foxx, Drew Barrymore, Calvin Klein, Michael Jordan, Alex Rodriguez and Lenny Kravitz.
—Connie Ogle
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
This powerful insect-killing solution is highly effective at luring and killing several fruit flies at once.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Five suspects face charges after allegedly luring two teens to an Arlington park Wednesday night in order to attack them, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Frobisher responded by kidnapping an Inuk man by luring him to the boat with a bell.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
By saying ‘everyone can have a taste of Givenchy’ — luring in consumers who might buy one bag every five years — the brand risks alienating its most important elite clientele.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
Verb
Some flowers and scented herbs can be used as companion plants to naturally repel aphids, while others function as trap crops by luring aphids away from milkweed.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 June 2026
At the same time, the chance to work with robotics has begun luring younger workers for whom the digital revolution and video games are second nature.
—Jeffrey Steele, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Not only do many of the in-town restaurants and bars reopen for business come June, but Food & Wine Classic has been luring epicurean A-listers to the Rockies for over 40 years.
—Chadner Navarro, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 June 2026
The Miami Beach restaurant, which opened in 2009 with plates by artist Cy Twombley and a 125-foot Swarovski crystal chandelier, quickly became known as a celebrity magnet, luring the likes of Jamie Foxx, Drew Barrymore, Calvin Klein, Michael Jordan, Alex Rodriguez and Lenny Kravitz.
—Connie Ogle
june 10, Miami Herald, 10 June 2026
This powerful insect-killing solution is highly effective at luring and killing several fruit flies at once.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 9 June 2026
Five suspects face charges after allegedly luring two teens to an Arlington park Wednesday night in order to attack them, police said.
—Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2026
Frobisher responded by kidnapping an Inuk man by luring him to the boat with a bell.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 May 2026
By saying ‘everyone can have a taste of Givenchy’ — luring in consumers who might buy one bag every five years — the brand risks alienating its most important elite clientele.
—Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
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The squared toe, decorative leather flower and dusty color blocking all carried the offbeat femininity that has made archival Prada footwear particularly appealing to vintage shoppers.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
14 June 2026
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For the fourth phase, focused on distinguishing the home’s front and back entrances and installing an appealing garden visible from the front windows, Sterman challenged herself to do something different.—
Nicole Sours Larson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 June 2026
Verb
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That has sent maritime insurance rates through the roof and given some financiers and shipping companies cold feet about tempting fate and navigating through the troubled waters.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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Don't forget to check out our roundup of the best early Prime Day deals for even more savings across laptops, TVs, smart home gear, and everything else currently tempting my wallet.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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District officials believe the aging of existing farmers with no succession plans, less valuable soils in that area, and the current low prices for commodities make financial incentives more attractive and the target attainable.—
Allen Best,
Denver Post,
14 June 2026
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Income potential is equally attractive.—
ByBryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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Hoskins rose to prominence with his enthralling performance as Harold, a charismatic emblem of British hubris.—
Eric Farwell,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 June 2026
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The actors are warm, charismatic, and emotionally present.—
Hilary Lewis,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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Pino’s attorneys were unsuccessful in persuading Tinkler Mendez to bar the claim from being mentioned in the trial.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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After persuading state lawmakers to give it more time, New York City Public Schools released a plan to reduce class sizes that allocates $244 million to hire new teachers across 360 schools.—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Orlando Senna, a high-energy, tireless and charming Brazilian filmmaker, playwright, writer and cultural activist, died June 9 from pneumonia in Rio de Janeiro.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
11 June 2026
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Candles, whether real or remote, also provide a charming touch.—
Shagun Khare,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
Verb
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Dakota Green of Horseshoe Bend was arrested Saturday on suspicion of felony enticing children through the internet, video image or other communication device, according to the Boise County Sheriff’s Office.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
14 June 2026
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But this disjointed medley, performed by Christiani Pitts and Sam Tutty, offered little context for what is meant to be exciting or enticing about the show.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
8 June 2026
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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