How to Use alluring in a Sentence
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The knot cutout dress puts an alluring twist on evening wear.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 23 Jan. 2025
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The look stays clean yet alluring with the right amount of shine to catch the eye.
—Amanda Le, InStyle, 27 Feb. 2026
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But one of the most alluring things about her is her sense of humor.
—Derek Blasberg, WSJ, 19 Nov. 2022
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This is a very alluring skill set in free agency.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 6 May 2026
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These types of sites can be daunting and alluring at the same time.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 5 Jan. 2025
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The idea of open space again became such an alluring thing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
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That’s a very alluring part to play as an actor.
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
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This perky dip showoffs feta in an alluring way.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 29 Dec. 2025
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This 47-year-old charmer has grown even more alluring with time.
—Audrey Phoon, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Feb. 2018
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Fresh mushrooms and spinach make this dish even more alluring.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
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This menu hits all the marks of the big meal but does so in an alluring, paired down package.
—Jesse Szewczyk, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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That body is as alluring as any found on an Italian car of the era.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 9 May 2022
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The hermit life is alluring, at least to some people some of the time.
—Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, 11 Mar. 2020
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The band takes it from an alluring tune to an annoying fist-pumper.
—Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 14 Dec. 2021
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Adding to the alluring look is the slight cowl neckline and sleek spaghetti straps.
—Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 11 Sep. 2023
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Some movies are meant to be messy, and some messes are strangely alluring.
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
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This time around, Stone added an alluring pause that oozed with new tension.
—Steven Vargas, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2023
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The alluring pool reflects the limestone walls of the house above.
—Elle Decor Staff, ELLE Decor, 15 Apr. 2014
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Less alluring for some can be the vegetable’s sulfur-bomb heart.
—Scott Hocker, TheWeek, 17 Feb. 2026
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No doubt that’s still one of Nagy’s greatest strengths and most alluring traits.
—Dan Wiederer, chicagotribune.com, 29 Dec. 2020
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Their style, and their body language, is very alluring and smart and respectable.
—Mark Holgate, Vogue, 15 Apr. 2025
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The dim light grew alluring in a familiar way.
—Ben McGrath, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
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Wear with a great pair of denim or pull it on over a lacy cami for an alluring moment.
—Diana Tsui, ELLE, 31 Jan. 2023
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What was alluring about the manga is that Anzu is a temple cat and a ghost cat.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 22 Jan. 2025
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Here’s a look at some of the most alluring space events expected in the coming year.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
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There on the table were four scoops of flavor, each more alluring than the last, along with slices of a baguette.
—Lee Svitak Dean, The Seattle Times, 19 July 2017
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Not all of the sales reports from high-end sellers in the coming weeks will be as alluring.
—Washington Post, 10 Oct. 2019
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Jolly Cakes are first on the menu and perhaps the most alluring.
—Morgan Raum, PEOPLE.com, 4 Nov. 2019
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The catchiest song on the album, this snappy track ebbs and flows in the most alluring way.
—Jennifer McClellan, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2021
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The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
—Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
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