ALLUREMENTS Synonyms: 44 Similar and Opposite Words

allurements

noun

plural of allurement

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

As the frontman of the Killers, Flowers, 45, has spent more than two decades singing about the struggles and the temptations at the heart of the American dream.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
There are games, tests and temptations designed to test the competitors physically, mentally, and morally before one walks away with the prize.

— Peter White, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of temptations

Noun

Wallen specializes in whiskey-drunk seductions to skeptical girls who can’t resist his charms.

— Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026
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

Definition of seductions

Noun

Other attractions will include live throwback DJ sets, a ’90s dance battle, a Finish That Song contest and onstage trivia.

— Kimberly Nordyke, HollywoodReporter, 10 Nov. 2026
This year, Veterans Day falls on Wednesday, November 11, and restaurants and attractions across the United States are marking the occasion with free meals, drinks, discounts and other offers for veterans and military members.

— Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractions

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The fund plans to acquire stakes in audiovisual companies and provide financing for individual productions, including participatory loans tied to presales, distribution agreements and tax incentives, as well as gap financing.

— Emiliano de Pablos, Variety, 6 Nov. 2026
Check whether individual and departmental incentives support the company’s broader objectives or encourage people to optimize at one another’s expense.

— Dr. Nore Salman, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

When the flat-screen enticements at home are so great, the movies strive to be bona fide events to get people to come out.

— Jake Coyle, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.

— Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026

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