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
Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even if a quarterback needed by the Titans keeps that from happening, Hunter's generational allure can't project to fall any further past No. 2 to the Browns, who have nothing to lose and everything to gain as a franchise from taking a chance on Hunter.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
The film argues that companies are keeping consumers in a vicious shopping cycle: alluring advertising encourages people to buy ever more, and products are designed to fall apart quickly, further reinforcing the cycle.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Don Riddell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
He’s spent 15 years covering the intersection of technology, culture, and politics at places like The Atlantic, Gizmodo, and Vice.
Roku City, the oddly alluring cityscape screen saver, scrolls across millions of idle TVs every day.
—Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
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Noun
In that environment, the allure of tangible, uncorrelated assets—like a stake in a growing sports league or a cash-flowing service business—only grows.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Even if a quarterback needed by the Titans keeps that from happening, Hunter's generational allure can't project to fall any further past No. 2 to the Browns, who have nothing to lose and everything to gain as a franchise from taking a chance on Hunter.
—Fox News Staff, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Art and Patrick are longtime best friends and tennis rivals both chasing after the same woman, allured by her grace on the tennis court.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
The film argues that companies are keeping consumers in a vicious shopping cycle: alluring advertising encourages people to buy ever more, and products are designed to fall apart quickly, further reinforcing the cycle.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
Adjective
The dazzling array of pinks, purples, and fuchsias that are always so resplendent at that time of year have become almost as alluring as the action on the course.
—Don Riddell, CNN Money, 10 Apr. 2025
He’s spent 15 years covering the intersection of technology, culture, and politics at places like The Atlantic, Gizmodo, and Vice.
Roku City, the oddly alluring cityscape screen saver, scrolls across millions of idle TVs every day.
—Adam Clark Estes, Vox, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allure
Noun
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The mass appeal from those cost savings helped catapult them from companies no one had heard of to being wildly popular and among the fastest growing online retailers.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
2 May 2025
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Otto Preminger’s 1958 adaptation, pairing the then-scandalous story with a luminous Jean Seberg, Deborah Kerr and David Niven — plus an experimental use of both Technicolor and monochrome — only burnished its appeal, inspiring the French New Wave to boot.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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With hyper-masculine influencers on their social media feeds promoting self-improvement through extreme workout and diet regimens, the idea of sitting in a circle and talking about feelings might sound less appealing.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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Instead of being demonized, marginalized, or portrayed as the 'other,' our characters were attractive, appealing, affluent.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Though plants are deciduous, attractive exfoliating bark adds interest and texture through the winter months.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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Additionally, the passing by defencemen from deep in the zone is more effective because there is often more than one attractive passing option.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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From the bustling city streets of urban centers to the quiet charm of rural communities, the tour will amplify voices that might otherwise go unheard, showcasing everything from beloved local traditions to the challenges and triumphs that shape each town’s identity.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The collection draws from East Coast tradition and California charm—namely Orange Hill Farm, his new country home in Ojai, California.—
India Roby,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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The remarkable life and afterlife of Malcolm X This month marks the 100th birthday of Malcolm X, the charismatic and defiant Black leader who electrified America with his blunt talk on civil rights, before he was murdered in 1965.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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Thankfully, Istanbul’s short-term stays are just as charismatic as the city itself.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Meanwhile, a Maine State Game Warden leads a search on the ground and an elderly birdwatcher from Connecticut develops a fascination with the case.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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What began as a childhood fascination eventually revved up into something much more.—
Pamela Chelin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
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Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.—
Laura Regensdorf,
Vogue,
25 Apr. 2025
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The intention is to redirect your attraction right back to them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy new thrilling attractions, shops, eateries and other experiences crafted with incredible detail.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allure. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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