as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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Relevance
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of come on
David Wysong, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
The fast-moving legislation comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Julie ultimately came on the TV and talked to the houseguests, but the countdown clock hit 00:00 and the lights went out.
—David Wysong, The Enquirer, 11 July 2025
The fast-moving legislation comes on the heels of a 2024 campaign cycle in which the crypto industry ranked among the top political spenders in the country, underscoring its growing influence in Washington and beyond.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 July 2025
Interjection
The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Noun
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More: The lure of true crime: Why Kentucky can’t let go of the Crystal Rogers case This is a breaking story and will update.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
8 July 2025
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Hao, the head of talent, suggested another emotional lure that may have helped the movie succeed.—
Joshua Hunt,
Vulture,
5 June 2025
Verb
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However, after a brief break, another batch of smoke could arrive late Sunday night into Monday morning.—
Dan Peck,
ABC News,
12 July 2025
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This technology is arriving just in time, as growers across the country face a shortage of available workers and weeds that are becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The temptation is strong to classify Untamed, the new series from screenwriter Mark L. Smith and his daughter Elle Smith, as Netflix’s answer to Paramount’s Yellowstone.—
Andy Crump,
Time,
20 July 2025
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The Risk Of Outsourcing Meaning As artificial intelligence becomes more common in corporate workflows, there’s a growing temptation to treat memory as another system to automate.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Dunham had made a deck of the show — kind of a mood board/game plan for a television series — and there were photos of Stalter on it as the main character.—
Anna Peele,
Rolling Stone,
10 July 2025
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But don’t worry, there are plenty of upscale touches to ensure a remarkable stay.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Noun
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As an example, traditional regulatory efforts tend to be seen as restrictive, while industrial policy typically incorporates enabling incentives to stimulate private or public sector action.—
Paulo Carvão,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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Those higher prices give ranchers more incentive to sell cows now to capture profits instead of hanging onto them for breeding given that prices in the years ahead may decrease, Anderson said.—
Josh Funk,
Chicago Tribune,
18 July 2025
Interjection
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And then, oh, my gosh, the brother of the person that's in the lake works at the boathouse in Lexington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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The jalapeno pesto it’s bathed in transports the dish from ho-hum to oh, yum!—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Chioma Nnadi emerges as the obvious choice, currently serving as head of editorial content at British Vogue.—
Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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In an era where emerging artists deliver singles at a quick clip in hopes of gaining traction on social media and scoring a record deal, this ruling shrinks the pool of talent.—
Leila Cobo,
Billboard,
18 July 2025
Noun
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The festival’s main attraction is the traditional Bon Odori, in which hundreds of people perform a community dance.—
Jane Tyska,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
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Cooper Flagg’s Mavericks taking on Dylan Harper’s Spurs is the main attraction, but there’s plenty more worth tuning in for on Saturday and Sunday.—
Garrett Chorpenning,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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