as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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as in fascinating
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 tempting
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 alluring
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
That bumper accentuates the Maserati’s alluring, shark-like snout.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside, however, is just as alluring.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The scent of rough-cut vegetables, meat, and broth set at a gentle, slow-tempo bubble, is alluring as well as a lesson in patience.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
The idea of open space again became such an alluring thing.
—Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
That bumper accentuates the Maserati’s alluring, shark-like snout.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
Inside, however, is just as alluring.
—Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 29 Oct. 2025
The scent of rough-cut vegetables, meat, and broth set at a gentle, slow-tempo bubble, is alluring as well as a lesson in patience.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
Adjective
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The Disney executives said the company has worked to make an appealing offer to YouTube TV.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Some of the certificates date back as far as the 1980s, but developing them is becoming more appealing as the far northern edges of Phoenix begin to fill out.—
Austin Corona,
AZCentral.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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There’s a Redwall vibe to the third installment, as fan-favorite rattkin Fern gets carried away on an impromptu adventure involving a chaos-goblin who holds a bounty tempting enough for all the ne’er-do-wells to try and collect on.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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Pricing must stay fair enough for casual fans yet tempting enough for collectors.—
Dmitrii Khasanov,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Passive funds are attractive because, with their investment fees typically running ~80% lower than active funds, they’re viewed as a cheaper way to own a diverse assortment of stocks.—
Mark Dent,
HubSpot,
7 Nov. 2025
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Additionally, its attractive exterior design and simple, modern cabin are welcoming.—
Charles Singh,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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But if the hotel has made the town enticing to a new kind of visitor—say, one who appreciates the convenience of its helipad—the property has none of the hermetic insularity of a traditional resort.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Some researchers think that since the last Ice Age Indigenous tribes burned swaths of woodlands to create an environment enticing to game animals.—
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
29 Oct. 2025
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This 35% transferable tax credit incentive, introduced in 2012 alongside the Colombia Film Fund, has been luring a growing number of projects, with Netflix increasingly investing in more series and features.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
10 Nov. 2025
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Paramount also made headlines on the talent front, luring the Duffer Brothers from Netflix but then allowing Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan to decamp for a deal with NBCUniversal.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Daisy Jones & the Six chronicles the rise and fall of a group fronted by two charismatic lead singers—Daisy Jones and Billy Dunne—and their journey from obscurity to fame, complete with romantic tensions, personal crises, and drug problems.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
6 Nov. 2025
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As national headlines rightfully celebrated Parks’ courage and the charismatic leadership of King in fomenting and sustaining the boycott, Gilmore continued to cook in quiet obscurity.—
Time,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There’s even a growing market for clunky-but-charming mini cathode-ray-style TVs — and boomboxes with streaming capability.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Slowly, the feline warmed up to visitors, charming them with his gentle personality.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Jennifer then develops a taste for human flesh and begins seducing and killing teenage boys.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Conveniently, two beautiful young strangers (Ana de Armas, Lorenza Izzo) come by late one stormy night, inviting themselves in and quickly seducing him.—
Tim Grierson,
Vulture,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluring. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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