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as in lures
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game
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as in temptations
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival
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Noun
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Recommitting to your fitness goals before the temptations of summer arrive in full force.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026 -
Resist temptations to spend money (except for food and gas).—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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So, who was it from our universe that would be most susceptible to that kind of messaging, or who would find the seductions of the power offered by that the most compelling?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the seductions of ChatGPT are hard to resist, and Marsicano noted that the college has seen an increase in code violations due to AI.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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Wild Waves opened in 1977 and became a popular destination for guests across the Pacific Northwest region, thanks in part to its combination of amusement park attractions and waterpark activities.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Planning a tour that does not make money holds few attractions.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2025
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South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act holds executives legally accountable for fatal workplace accidents, creating additional incentives for companies to automate potentially hazardous tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The space for compromise is narrow, and the incentives for posturing and brinksmanship are high.—
Ali Vaez,
Time,
15 June 2026
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For bettors, a lot can ride on one player, putting those athletes at risk of threats or enticements to rig their performance.—
David A. Lieb,
Fortune,
1 Dec. 2025
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Delivering presents and spreading good cheer is not selfish Scott’s idea of a high calling, although the prospect of working only one day a year has its enticements.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Allurements.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allurements. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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