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alluring

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verb

present participle of allure

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Recent Examples of alluring
Adjective
Initially hoping to profile the alluring con, journalist Wes Easton’s venture takes a different direction when Roya asks him to ghostwrite a memoir for her instead as a means of resurrecting her reputation. Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025 The Rooms The 282 guest rooms and suites, each with large Aegean-facing windows and doors that open onto spacious patios or balconies, are designed to harmonize with the surrounding gardens and greenery, as well as the alluring backdrop of the sea and sky. Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025 Despite being married, Hemingway was infuriated by the news that Loeb had enjoyed a fling with the alluring Twysden. Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025 For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring. Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for alluring
Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
Adjective
  • When cut thin, red onion delivers an appealing flavor without bitterness.
    MD Published, Verywell Health, 28 June 2025
  • Nominate it as one of America’s Top Workplaces Why embrace a compressed work schedule For employees who want more control without sacrificing full-time status, a compressed schedule offers an appealing alternative.
    Julia Sullivan, USA Today, 27 June 2025
Adjective
  • Investments in private equity, real estate crowdfunding and digital assets have surged as younger investors proactively manage risks related to inflation and market downturns, seeking stable yet attractive returns.
    Hemanth Golla, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • But a series of lousy draft picks and a lack of an attractive infrastructure — that imaginary permanent practice facility is being built any day now! — have kept them from acquiring the sort of superstars that carry teams in crunch time, the kind of difference-makers this town deserves.
    Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2025
Verb
  • Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.
    Kevin Williams, Quartz, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.
    Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 13 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.
    Dallas Morning News, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Support letters, filed by friends and family members in court, describe him as a charismatic and polite young man with righteous goals and aspirations.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 9 July 2025
  • Proponents say the new generation of charismatic figures could breathe new life into the party.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.
    David W. Brown, New Yorker, 5 July 2025
  • This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.
    AZCentral.com, AZCentral.com, 3 July 2025
Adjective
  • While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.
    Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
  • Moreover, Venus will clash with Mars in a seductive square on July 23, making the tension equally enticing and uncomfortable.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
Adjective
  • Bode’s spring 2026 presentation was enchanting and expanded the emotional potential of a fashion show.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 29 June 2025
  • For example, when Pêche Mirage launched at the beginning of 2025, its enchanting floral and fruity aroma flourished throughout the hotel and spa.
    Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025

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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluring. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.

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