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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the hospital often offers T-shirts or caps as enticements for people to donate blood
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as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
the enticement of the party buffet was just too great to ignore for very long
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Recent Examples of enticement
On this overcast weekday morning, Edelman, now 30, is here with her own 4-year-old daughter, Leah; her friend, Allison Teisch of North Miami Beach, and Teisch’s 4-year-old, Danielle, all of them on the prowl for enticement and diversion.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The enticement of a big transfer at the club level and all that a big move represents — growth, a new challenge, a bigger stage and (of course) more money — can sometimes be at conflict with the realities on the international stage.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Food trails from the Cajun Boudin Trail to the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail link the city, providing a tasty enticement for visitors to delve deeper.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Robberta Marie Khan, 29, of Euless, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement and faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Kingjohn Baylon Asuncion, 27, pleaded guilty to child enticement, a federal offense that carries a 10-year mandatory minimum and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
What to know about deferred interest As an enticement to sign up and make a purchase with the store card, some retailers make an introductory offer of 0% APR, typically for a period of six months to two years.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Natalie Maltezos lined up nearly two hours before the Target store at the Mission Valley Mall opened to redeem a ticket for a shiny silver swag bag, an enticement reserved for the first 100 people who came through the doors.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The enticement of a big transfer at the club level and all that a big move represents — growth, a new challenge, a bigger stage and (of course) more money — can sometimes be at conflict with the realities on the international stage.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Food trails from the Cajun Boudin Trail to the Louisiana Hot Sauce Trail link the city, providing a tasty enticement for visitors to delve deeper.
—Phil Thomas, Travel + Leisure, 1 Feb. 2026
Robberta Marie Khan, 29, of Euless, pleaded guilty to coercion and enticement and faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
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
Kingjohn Baylon Asuncion, 27, pleaded guilty to child enticement, a federal offense that carries a 10-year mandatory minimum and a maximum sentence of life in prison.
—Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025
What to know about deferred interest As an enticement to sign up and make a purchase with the store card, some retailers make an introductory offer of 0% APR, typically for a period of six months to two years.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 2 Dec. 2025
Natalie Maltezos lined up nearly two hours before the Target store at the Mission Valley Mall opened to redeem a ticket for a shiny silver swag bag, an enticement reserved for the first 100 people who came through the doors.
—Rob Nikolewski, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticement
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The exit of kingpins in the past has never offset the lure of huge profits tied to the voracious appetite for illicit substances north of the border.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
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India’s lure Despite all of these moments, the event pulled in a who’s who of tech names from Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai to Altman, all of whom talked up India’s advantages from a huge talent pool to a large consumer market.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Its release coincides with the start of the Christian season of Lent, a period of repentance, self-reflection and resistance to temptation.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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And the emails are, in fact, a fascinating map of elite (and human) temptation and corruption.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Instead, Russia has relied heavily on financial incentives, aggressive advertising, prison recruitment and coercive mobilization.—
Elizaveta Gaufman,
The Conversation,
21 Feb. 2026
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But the Texans don’t have much incentive to trade Mills after Stroud’s inconsistent play during the playoffs (passing for 462 yards, two touchdowns and five interceptions over two games).—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
21 Feb. 2026
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Packed with flirtatious lyrics and double entendres, the single harkens back to the genre’s late ‘10s era, brimming with playful energy, seduction and allure.—
Natalia Cano,
Billboard,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her Sharon Coombs is a high-end insurance broker who hawks pricey policies to wealthy clients, sugaring her pitch with a hint of seduction.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
11 Feb. 2026
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Enticement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticement. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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