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
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Whether a rustic hideaway or a pristine luxury home set against a dramatic landscape, remote living has an undeniable allure.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
8 Dec. 2025
Despite having never considered Nashville as a potential home, she was allured by the idea that her social connections would thrive there and decided to settle.
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Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Has the allure of the Porsche Taycan waned?
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Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
17 June 2026
Whether a rustic hideaway or a pristine luxury home set against a dramatic landscape, remote living has an undeniable allure.
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Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
Verb
The getaway, which bookends Tucson with its Saguaro East and Saguaro West parks, allures with inky nightscapes and numerous open-late trails.
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Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
8 Dec. 2025
Despite having never considered Nashville as a potential home, she was allured by the idea that her social connections would thrive there and decided to settle.
—
Erik Buckingham,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for allure
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allure
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Folks loved her food and were charmed by her cheerful nature.
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After Scotland’s beer-guzzling fans charmed locals in Boston, the Tartan Army’s party has decamped to the heat of Miami for a clash with five-time champion Brazil.
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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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That often signals the business has reached peak strategic attractiveness.
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The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
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The Vesuvius disaster and its immense human toll continue to fascinate historians and the public millennia later.
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Denby, as a critic, was fascinated by the great dancer Vaslav Nijinsky, as much for his expressions as for his torso, arms, or legs.
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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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The fact that my son and his girlfriend live in Kansas City certainly helped spark our newfound fascination.
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Vintage furnishings lend fashion their references Fashion’s growing fascination with vintage furniture is often explained through nostalgia, authenticity, or sustainability.
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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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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allure. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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