COME-ONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

come-ons

noun

plural of come-on

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

Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka’s games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Manage your surroundings by pulling the blinds or leaving the radio on to provide familiar sounds and remove barking temptations.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of temptations

Noun

Any federal tax credit worth passing should stack automatically on top of state incentives and apply the same regardless of whether a production files from Atlanta, Shreveport, or Burbank.

— Sam Roseme, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2026
In July, California’s Public Utilities Commission approved new incentives of up to $20,300 for ride-hailing app drivers to buy or lease new zero-emission vehicles, and often now, ride hailers can choose to be picked up by an EV on the apps.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.

— Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of enticements

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