1
as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game
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2
as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival
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Noun
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Verna insists the souls of the dead live within the alien ship, but Mitsuki resists the lure.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Have a walking-style top-water lure ready for bass schooling on the surface chasing shad.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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That troubling temptation to treat your phone like a magic portal to a better life finds an ideal personification in Tallulah (Odessa A’zion).—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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Measure draw lengths before the shopping begins, and help your protégé resist the temptation to pull too much draw weight.—
The Editors,
Outdoor Life,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Since Ho’s first visit decades ago, all the danwei have moved out of the Palace Museum, one of the most popular attractions in China.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
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Liminal Space is also exploring potential applications with Walt Disney Imagineering Research & Development and Disney Experiences to create new experiences and enhance existing attractions.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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You’re often pulled toward deep, bold flavors, and brown butter with toffee hits that sweet spot between comfort and seduction, mirroring your love language.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
30 Oct. 2025
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Taking inspiration from the Greek enchantress Circe, the fragrance embodies her mythical characteristics of seduction and power, alongside rebellion and creation.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Best practices range from transparent pricing backed by data to trust-building expertise, financial incentives, and simple seller experiences for resale.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
4 Nov. 2025
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Pachón cited box office concentration and a waning appetite for exploration, compounded by insufficient incentives for theaters.—
Emiliano De Pablos,
Variety,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Allurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allurement. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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