as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the nostalgic allure of America's Wild West still attracts vacationers to ghost towns
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as in to charm
to attract or delight as if by magic
was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date
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as in to tempt
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market
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Recent Examples of allure
Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
In advance of release day, Smith talked to Vogue across screens, time zones, and subjects, surveying the state of the world as easily as the history of hip-hop, being at the vanguard of Chappell Roan fandom, and the allure of New York City.
—Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Nor should any red-blooded heroine be expected to drop as alluring a presence as Pascal.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Noun
Ballad of a Small Player is only modestly entertaining, its allure as false as the neon promise of the high-rolling city it’s set in.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
In advance of release day, Smith talked to Vogue across screens, time zones, and subjects, surveying the state of the world as easily as the history of hip-hop, being at the vanguard of Chappell Roan fandom, and the allure of New York City.
—Josh Zajdman, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Verb
Other tech pioneers have AI predictions that are more grounded on Earth—but still alluring to workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Nor should any red-blooded heroine be expected to drop as alluring a presence as Pascal.
—Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allure
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Owing to its appeal and acclaim, Pinjar was translated into eight other Indian and foreign languages, including English.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Oct. 2025
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However, for executives under pressure to boost productivity at lower costs—and especially for those with a penchant for cutting—the appeal of flattening the hierarchy is obvious.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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But despite his entreaties, including meeting with Putin in Alaska, floating sanctions relief, and threatening to cut off aid to Kyiv, the Russian president has refused to be charmed into giving up on his invasion.—
Mira Rapp-Hooper,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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Viewers were instantly charmed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Competing stories tempt people and nations into war.—
Elizabeth D. Samet,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Oct. 2025
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But when a grubby circus impresario, Fulbert Freakfinder, arrives offering Stitch Head a starring role in his freak show, our hero is tempted by the promise of love and acceptance.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Oct. 2025
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In contrast, China’s hot stock market may dent gold’s attractiveness there.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
27 Oct. 2025
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Things changed in January when management announced that DuPont would retain its water business — not only to accelerate the timing of the electronics spin, but also to enhance the overall attractiveness of the remaining legacy company.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Oct. 2025
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Throughout that time, Frédéric Boucheron was fascinated by the natural world — a passion Poulit‑Duquesne and Choisne continue today, visible in collections featuring feather motifs, fluid forms and other designs.—
Ryma Chikhoune,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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It’s set in the early 80s, which is a period that fascinates me.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Scream 7 casting seems designed to lure fans back in.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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Police were dispatched to the scene and the owner eventually lured the pet back down to the ground by bribing it with a cookie.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
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But one trial in Maidstone, Kent, in 1652 stands out for its scale and public fascination.—
James Frater,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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Always a source of off-year political fascination, the New York mayor’s race has nonetheless attracted a huge amount of national and global attention.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east.—
Alexander Onukwue,
semafor.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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There were questions swirling over whether Nintendo’s Switch 2 would be different enough from its predecessor to entice users.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allure. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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