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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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for allures
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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At the moment, Philadelphia fascinates me most, a Play-In team that has enough talent to make a run to the finals.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
4 May 2026
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Doue and Dembele also drop into midfield, while Kvaratskhelia is his usual destructive self off the left, rounding off a nightmare of rotations and raw running power that tempts defences out of their shape before smashing through.—
Sarah Shephard,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Frida is the most significant secondary figure — the person who tempts Gabrielle away from her trajectory, making her pause and ponder roads not taken.—
Jon Frosch,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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In a European women’s football ecosystem that still relies predominantly on the beneficence of men’s football, Kang’s bullishness to put her money where her mouth is naturally entices.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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This fast-growing shrub entices pollinators and birds and is deer and rabbit resistent.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Kee's, a 71-seat neo-bistro, lures both locals and guests for European-meets-Pan-Asian cooking.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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The taco de camarón is what lures diners and keeps them returning.—
Catherine Garcia,
TheWeek,
28 May 2026
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SciAm always educates and delights me, and inspires a sense of awe for our vast, beautiful universe.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
27 May 2026
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Whether the product delivers on—and delights—expectations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Intrigued, the Duke secretly seduces Gilda, breaks her heart and destroys Rigoletto’s life.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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The victim of his sacrifice is Gretchen, a virgin whom Faust seduces and abandons in his devilish reverie, and who kills their illegitimate child.—
Merve Emre,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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Keep in mind, Venus and Jupiter can also contribute to financial growth or a deeper sense of abundance, while Venus in Leo charms your communication sector, whether through writing or your social life.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
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One part of the show that didn’t align with this viewpoint was the casting of Tanzyn Crawford as Tanselle, a traveling performer from Dorne who charms Dunk, and some on social media have griped about the actress being in the show.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sure, there are several social butterflies across the zodiac—Leo, Sagittarius, Aquarius, to name a few—but Geminis are famous for their magnetic eccentricity which captivates just about anyone in their orbit.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
21 May 2026
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But this tiny riverfront town—just over an hour's drive from both New York City and Philadelphia—is the kind of place that captivates.—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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“Allures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allures. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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