ALLURES Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

allures

verb

present tense third-person singular of allure

as in fascinates

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 tempts

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 allures The getaway, which bookends Tucson with its Saguaro East and Saguaro West parks, allures with inky nightscapes and numerous open-late trails. — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025 The region’s invigorating multiculturalism also allures visitors drawn to calypso music, island cuisine, and its history as a port of entry to the Caribbean. — Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 6 Nov. 2025 The newest Oceania ship certainly allures with its wide array of new food and beverage options on board that are not currently sailing (or at least yet) on older sister Vista. — Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025

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Amid all the con artists and fraudsters this century has produced, Holmes is the one who fascinates us the most.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
The reaction to this movie fascinates me, starting in Cannes.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of fascinates

Verb

That lesson continues to help me whenever uncertainty tempts me to imagine what might go wrong.

— The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2026
On Main Street, Artful Ellijay promises casual yet refined home furnishings, while Mountain Treasures tempts shoppers with everything from ladies’ apparel to jewelry and accessories.

— Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of tempts

Verb

But visitors can also expect an unrivalled food scene, a thriving nightlife, world-class museums, unique architecture and a medieval old town that entices you to just keep wandering.

— Jaymi McCann, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026
Turkey’s growing hair transplant and restoration industry in particular entices people with easy-to-digest all-inclusive packages advertised on their websites, online placements, and social media.

— Elizabeth Gulino, Allure, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of entices

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Edith finds her and lures her away to a better life on the internet, leaving Edith in charge of Paladin’s gear and systems.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026
With sports the only programming format that truly lures the sizable and simultaneous crowds advertisers covet, Netflix may want to beef up its expertise.

— Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of lures

Verb

As chlorophyll fades and the brilliant hues of sugar maples, ginkgoes, oaks and more illuminate the horizon, fall gently seduces us into thinking all is beautiful and peaceful.

— Carl R. Gold, Baltimore Sun, 8 Nov. 2026
Artificial plays like a modern-day parable in which the trickster god seduces the innocent.

— E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of seduces

Verb

But like a bolt of lightning from Zeus himself, Page instantly charms us from his first swig of SunnyD, creating a character whose quippy armor hides a sensitive soul longing for meaningful connection.

— Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 19 July 2026
Vibeke charms his in-laws, coos over the baby and, according to Karl’s quick furtive search of her handbag, appears to be taking her meds.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 7 July 2026

Definition of charms

Verb

The drama will blend mystery and suspense to revisit the events and legends surrounding a case that involved three unsolved murders, which still captivates people.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026
Decades later, the story still captivates Time hasn’t diminished people’s fascination with the crime.

— Tom Mooney, The Providence Journal, 14 Aug. 2026

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