as in lures
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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Noun
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Ramadan is the month that Muslims fast from food and drink from sun up to sun down in an effort to form a deeper connection with God, without the distractions of worldly temptations.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026 -
As a result, parents have taught their children to use willpower to resist modern temptations like fast food and video games.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, productions that promote the state’s narrative receive support and financial incentives like tax breaks.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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The bigger lesson for HR leaders is that Tulsa’s strategy is not really about cash incentives alone.—
Kristin Stoller,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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But none of these enticements can conceal the absence of scripts and direction that set a distinctive mood, then deftly navigate every deliberate shift.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Come-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come-ons. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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