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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
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
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Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
In a plea deal, Szewczul was sentenced for child enticement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2021, federal prosecutors convicted him of nine felony counts, including distributing methamphetamine resulting in death and enticement to cross state lines to engage in prostitution.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
In a plea deal, Szewczul was sentenced for child enticement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
In 2021, federal prosecutors convicted him of nine felony counts, including distributing methamphetamine resulting in death and enticement to cross state lines to engage in prostitution.
—Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticement
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Discouraged, Bennett and Shad backed off a bit and watched the fish return to the same position, giving Bennett enough time to calm down and re-rig with the same lure.—
Kubie Brown,
Outdoor Life,
19 Mar. 2026
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With the long winters up North, and the heavy snowfall this year, the lure of Florida remains strong.—
Jeanne Bonner,
CNN Money,
16 Mar. 2026
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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
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The temptation to buy more clothes may have nothing to do with the latest viral trends, fast fashion or influencer culture.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
12 Mar. 2026
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Carolyn McCrady, member of GARD, said the organization wants Gary to enact a one-year moratorium on data center considerations, specifically because of the lack of transparency, tax incentives, environmental impact, and the lack of job creation.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Planning for a future Winter Olympics could even provide the incentive — and deadline — to improve this corridor, already one of Amtrak’s busiest sections.—
Robert Carroll,
New York Daily News,
15 Mar. 2026
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So, who was it from our universe that would be most susceptible to that kind of messaging, or who would find the seductions of the power offered by that the most compelling?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2026
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So with seduction or intimacy, there's also concern that the quality of the information that comes out of these sort of attempts is not necessarily as robust.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
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With games in Downtown Oklahoma City, much of the attention right now is around central attractions like Scissortail Park, pickleball courts and the attractive and food-filled Bricktown Entertainment District.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Kansas City straddles two states, and while most of the main attractions (and restaurants) are on the Missouri side, Kansas City, Kansas, has a lot to explore, too—including the nearly 60 taquerias and mercados that form the city’s official Taco Trail.—
Liz Cook,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Enticement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticement. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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