as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
With Louis and Claudia (Jacob Anderson and Delainey Hayles) journeying to Europe in search of other vampires, this season of Interview is phenomenal, rounded out with an incredible cast of seductive vamps from the Théâtre des Vampires.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
And neither intelligence nor proficiency with technology is a safeguard against the seductive and deceptive aspects of a chatbot.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Larter starred as Darcy Sears, the seductive head cheerleader.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
And neither intelligence nor proficiency with technology is a safeguard against the seductive and deceptive aspects of a chatbot.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Larter starred as Darcy Sears, the seductive head cheerleader.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Karlsson is very likable, funny, smart and charismatic.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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His current popularity and influence are partly down to his reputation as a charismatic politician who was able and willing to work with various Palestinian factions.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The hybrid drivetrain delivers a welcome power boost in addition to appealing fuel economy.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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The backfield will continue to be a near-even split, but Marks still has the higher ceiling and more appealing value given his passing game work.—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kalathara will play Kavita, a brilliant and attractive female plastic surgeon who is professional and straight to the point.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Her protagonist, known to have been derived from herself in a few other ways, blunders along and is charming but delusional, unlike Austen’s fiercely independent and witty Elizabeth Bennet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Oct. 2025
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With more time, detour west for a half-day into tiny Siloam Springs, home to a postcard-charming downtown and impressive kayak park (open year-round; just check the website for current river conditions).—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In this enchanting romantic comedy about three waitresses at a pizza shop in Mystic looking for love, Roberts plays the sassy, fun-loving one who falls for a wealthy blue blood, played by Adam Storke.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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The effect was enchanting, but not period-correct.—
Caity Weaver,
The Atlantic,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
15 Oct. 2025
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The puzzle of who-knows-who-knows-what, always fascinating to fans of mystery novels and spy thrillers, has long preoccupied psychologists and game theorists.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There's something so alluring, yet relaxed, about the sexiness of a one-piece with strategic peekaboos paired with loose suit trousers.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even if Lee were sober and thinking straight, her alluring, blows-hot-and-cold Betty Jo would be impossible for a guy like Lee — reckless, reeling, distractible — to resist.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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