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
The Hunting Wives by May Cobb Sophie, a former Chicago magazine editor relocates to small-town Texas and gets drawn into a seductive, dangerous social circle of glamorous women with a dark secret.
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Cantina Merano produces multiple versions of Schiava; this is their most seductive.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The tension, the banter and the teasing built up for a truly seductive read.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 26 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Kunis spoke about the intense preparations required of her to get into character as Lily, the seductive rival of Portman's character, Nina.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Cantina Merano produces multiple versions of Schiava; this is their most seductive.
—Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
The tension, the banter and the teasing built up for a truly seductive read.
—Taryn Finley, Refinery29, 26 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere in the interview, Kunis spoke about the intense preparations required of her to get into character as Lily, the seductive rival of Portman's character, Nina.
—Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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The vice president was a close friend of the charismatic conservative activist, who was fatally shot while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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On stage, DeMarco projected a charismatic, likable and humorous persona that went beyond his simple attire of a baseball cap and a T-shirt.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This is especially appealing to syndicators, fund managers, and portfolio builders who want unified management across multiple markets.—
Matt Emma,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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That said, the idea is visually appealing, and some specific applications have made heavier use of the concept.—
Cameron Kaiser,
ArsTechnica,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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As stylish as the Wasp may look, its most attractive feature lies under the hood.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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At the same time, shifting tariff policies have made Central America increasingly competitive compared to Asia, positioning Haiti as a more attractive sourcing destination.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Meyers is celebrated for her charming aesthetic of cozy neutrals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garcia will play Renata, a disarmingly charming leader with a natural ability to win people over with her optimism and convivial personality.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Boston and its environs are a treasure trove of intimate spaces and sweeping views, dreamy restaurants and enchanting balconies.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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Loreto is one of the region's most enchanting destinations, with unrivaled serenity, a growing wellness community, and an age-old history as the first Spanish colonial mission in the region.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Understanding that a hot exo-atmosphere would be large and inflated in size, and that graphite would absorb practically all of the starlight impacting that atmosphere if there were a high-altitude layer of it, represents a fascinating scenario for explaining the features of these planets.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
10 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Find transitional weather styles, like an off-the-shoulder midi that comes in a soft knit, as well as maxi dresses with alluring side slits and cinched waists.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
12 Sep. 2025
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The plaque used the words magical, alluring, galvanizing and adventurous, and their initials spelled MAGA.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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