as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
I wasn't going to buy the car, but was seduced by the low-interest payment plan
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Recent Examples of seduce
Young women being preyed upon and seduced by rapacious Hollywood producers, stars and studio heads is a tired cliché, but like all clichés, it is based on reality.
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Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.
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Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle.
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Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.
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Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seduce
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
Seafood and cocktails with lavender, thyme, and other local herbs seduce guests in the superlative beach club on A-lister Plage de Pampelonne.
—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle.
—
Jesse Hassenger,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.
—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seduce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seduce
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Known as Vision 2030, profits from gas and oil have been pumped into the development of a leisure infrastructure to tempt tourists and boost the level of business to local companies.
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Although some folks advise using a shortcut, don’t be tempted to use your oven.
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Next, the instructor tries luring the child back into the pool with a sparkly pink rubber duck, which does the trick.
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If the Lakers had only presented an offer sheet to the Jazz to lure Kessler away instead of working on a trade, Utah would have had until July 7 to match the offer.
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Since Mary Grace’s death, her parents have poured their energy into persuading lawmakers to make camps safer by banning cabins in active flood plains, mandating 24-7 weather monitoring and requiring rigorous annual evacuation training.
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Marketing and communications professionals rely on language to inform, persuade and connect with audiences.
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Some supplements and chews are offered in different flavors to better entice your dog.
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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“Seduce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seduce. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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