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as in fascinated
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 tempted
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 allured
Born and raised in rural America, the Native American and Czech actress has been allured by the classic Western lifestyle since childhood.
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Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allured
Verb
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Nat was fascinated by that refusal of categories.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Poukine is fascinated by survival as a slow act of self-rediscovery.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With a classic V-neck, cap sleeves, and lightweight material, you might be tempted to order one in every color.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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Though fall is a great time to clean up your garden and prep it for spring, don’t be tempted to prune or fertilize trees and shrubs too late in the season.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While a dog can be bribed with a squeaky toy and a pig would surely look at the camera when enticed with a sausage on a stick, cats are known for their admirably self-serving demeanors.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
29 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.—
Ruben Nyanguila,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Farrell plays John, the ambitious and chatty servant who is seduced by the mistress of the house (Jessica Chastain), as a nervous bundle of energy who becomes more agonized and frantic over the course of the film.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
30 Oct. 2025
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Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The groom said the surprise was the perfect ending to a day that already felt charmed.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
30 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
Verb
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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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By late January, the last four escapees were recaptured after being lured back into captivity by peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And to those of you who are new, I'm enchanted to meet you.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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Like millions of viewers, Rashad Raisani grew enchanted with Music City through watching the soapy nighttime drama Nashville, which captivated fans during its 2012-2018 run and led to a major tourism boom in Nashville and interest in country music.—
Melinda Newman,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Andrew had what was viewed as a cast-iron lease, but was persuaded to abandon it.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Nov. 2025
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The impact of the project on the club’s balance sheet has been pronounced, so much so that Laporta persuaded socios to temporarily suspend article 67 of the club’s statutes, which limits the level of debt Barcelona can carry.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Allured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allured. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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