as in to arrive
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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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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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Recent Examples of come on
Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Eilish is a big Grammy favorite, with a zillion trophies already on her shelf, but — come on — enough is enough.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
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Verb
What time does 'American Idol' come on tonight?
—Bebe Hodges, Cincinnati Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2026
Eilish is a big Grammy favorite, with a zillion trophies already on her shelf, but — come on — enough is enough.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
Leagues should try using their leverage to demand an end to these kinds of within-game wagers, which seem like a shameless come-on for those who are addiction-prone.
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—Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 12 July 2025
As the sketch went on, Alby delivered menus and mimosas alongside increasingly lewd double entendres and come-ons, all Southern charm and jutting hips.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Verb
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Since then, more pandas have arrived or were born locally, gaining a huge following.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
25 Jan. 2026
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Peterson says Sam became uncomfortable with his biological gender as puberty arrived.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Jan. 2026
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However, since the Covid-19 pandemic, these lines have blurred as relocating families and remote workers seek the social life and cultural lure of cities.—
Zoë Dare Hall,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Rugged landscapes, deep history, and a sense of adventure remain a constant lure for people looking to move to the West.—
Opheli Garcia Lawler,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Jan. 2026
Interjection
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Without Lud Heat, there’s no From Hell.—
Hari Kunzru,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Like, no, Northy actually has a lot of rules.—
Michelle Lee,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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And there are signs that assumptions about men’s unwillingness to use such products are eroding.—
Ana Castelain,
Bloomberg,
28 Jan. 2026
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There are more of us than there will ever be of them.—
Katherine Packert Burke,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
Noun
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At the same time, the temptation to overinvest in silver and gold now, with the price at record highs, should also be avoided.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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As the country moves toward the 2026 midterms, the temptation will be to treat our current racial, political, and economic crisis as a sharp break from the past; to search for singular villains; and to imagine that a return to normalcy is just one election away.—
Heather Ann Thompson,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Interjection
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Why, oh why, do the Rangers keep throwing away almost certain victories in the final minutes of playoff games?—
FILIP BONDY,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2017
Verb
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When censorship finally began to ease in the 1990s, Korean filmmakers emerged with a profound understanding of cinematic storytelling.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Jan. 2026
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Before Papaya, Guez ran businesses helping companies move and employ workers in emerging markets.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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