as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the nostalgic allure of America's Wild West still attracts vacationers to ghost towns
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as in to charm
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 to tempt
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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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 allure
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Adding to the allure of the Big Piece is the fact that it has been hidden for decades within a private collection.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Other tech pioneers have AI predictions that are more grounded on Earth—but still alluring to workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
Devon Ivie, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2025
That bumper accentuates the Maserati’s alluring, shark-like snout.
—Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Mia — who’s blinded by the allure of a newborn that’s long eluded her and her husband — doesn’t heed Riley’s warning about the nature of the child, and in the course of their melee, Riley accidentally crashes through the second-story window of their family home.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 3 Nov. 2025
Adding to the allure of the Big Piece is the fact that it has been hidden for decades within a private collection.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
Born and raised in rural America, the Native American and Czech actress has been allured by the classic Western lifestyle since childhood.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
Other tech pioneers have AI predictions that are more grounded on Earth—but still alluring to workers.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 11 Aug. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allure
Noun
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The Supreme Court also previously denied an appeal filed by Davis in 2020.—
Jason Lemon,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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That Mamdani was able to win decisively shows the power of his appeal, and how much his charisma, social media savvy and messaging on affordability resonated with voters.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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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But with a sizable audience doing research to kill time between installments, the miniseries’ cast boasts an awkward attractiveness that sticks out as oddly inauthentic.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
5 Nov. 2025
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Our research shows that extreme attractiveness might grab attention but can undermine connection, the true currency of the influencer economy.—
Abby Frank,
The Conversation,
5 Nov. 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
Noun
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The design plans call for refreshing the carpeting, flooring, furniture and chandeliers throughout the clubhouse while maintaining the historical charm.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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But Powell has more easygoing charm than blinding charisma.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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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
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The public reaction to developments in the BCI field is all of a piece with this—equal parts healthy fascination and troubling misinformation.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
6 Nov. 2025
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After finding success with Shift4 Payments—now valued at roughly $6 billion— Isaacman turned his fascination with flight into action.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Gather acorns on your next nature walk to craft these charming napkin rings.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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The upscale property is housed in a 1950s Portuguese colonial-style building painted the most charming shade of pink.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allure. Accessed 2 Dec. 2025.
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