SIREN SONG Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

siren song

noun

Definition of siren song

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city

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Recent Examples of siren song For someone like me, who is always called by the siren song of bread and its fillings, there are no shortage of great sandwiches in New York City. — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 For Mental Focus As an iPad adult, focusing can feel nearly impossible, especially with social media’s addictive siren song calling my name all day long. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 9 Jan. 2026 If a 70-degree day in January is your siren song, Hernandez shares some home remedies as well. — Robbie Owens, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026 Callahan spent much of season 4 trying to worm inside Kyle's head and lure him over to the Aryans in order to undercut Mike, but Kyle managed to resist his twisted siren song. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for siren song

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Noun

Is there a lure for advertisers and sponsors to come on board?

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 July 2026
The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?

— Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of lure

Noun

They are separated — women in one location with single men, and men and single women in another —and tasked with testing their loyalty to each other despite temptation.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
When stocking a pond, resist the temptation to create a highly diverse fish community.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026

Definition of temptation

Noun

This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.

— David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.

— Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

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