as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticed
And, that, my friends, will be the cause of much celebration if he could ever be enticed to perform at, say, the National Theatre, the Royal Court or the Almeida or the Donmar or in the commercial West End.
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Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan's increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Consider Dubai, a dynamic playground that draws thousands of millionaires each year, enticed by its unmatched digital infrastructure and lavish lifestyle offerings.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The off-price sector’s ability to provide quality products at below-market prices has long enticed consumers, but that strategy could become more of a boon as shoppers fret over their wallets and traditional retail prepares to raise prices.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 10 Oct. 2025
In the chain’s most recent earnings call last month, Kempczinski said customers more than doubled their visits after joining the program, enticed by discounts.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025
The fantastic scripts have enticed such esteemed and exciting talent, led by Daisy and Bella.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The sparkling candy paint and big rims enticed me.
—Manuel Muñoz, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
The sight of Morro Rock has greeted countless visitors to this part of California’s Central Coast for centuries, from the European explorers who came to the area enticed by its calm waters, to the modern-day surfers who ride the swells that break outside the bay.
—Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
As many other countries clamp down on the super-rich, Italy has been bucking the trend; its accommodative flat-tax regime has enticed hordes of big spenders drawn to luxury living and Milan's increasingly bustling business scene.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Consider Dubai, a dynamic playground that draws thousands of millionaires each year, enticed by its unmatched digital infrastructure and lavish lifestyle offerings.
—Murad Salikhov, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
The off-price sector’s ability to provide quality products at below-market prices has long enticed consumers, but that strategy could become more of a boon as shoppers fret over their wallets and traditional retail prepares to raise prices.
—Meghan Hall, Sourcing Journal, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticed
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Hoka Ora Primo Recovery Slip-on Sneaker These Hoka recovery sneakers are so comfy you may be tempted to use them as everyday slippers.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Now, with a new seasonal lineup, you’ll be tempted with scents that remind you of your family’s holiday dessert buffet.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In 1994, he was lured to Miami to help his friend Don Busweiler build his streetwear brand named Pervert.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Times reported that Benkired lured Lola to her apartment before raping her, mutilating her and eventually fatally suffocating her with duct tape.—
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
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Countless service members were seduced by the region’s beauty and fair weather and chose to settle here.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Oct. 2025
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Models walking his sultry runway seduced the audience in beautiful suiting, a dress with a plunging neckline that mirrored an equally high slit.—
Fiona Sinclair Scott,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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As reported by the Columbus Dispatch, Judge Page was particularly persuaded by concerns about fairness and equity.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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De Marco, who has a gray goatee and an easy laugh, had persuaded Imperiale to become a pentito, or state’s witness, in exchange for a lighter sentence.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Enticed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticed. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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