enticement

Definition of enticementnext
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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 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 Court records show that Daniel Follett, 56, of Columbia, was arrested on Tuesday and charged with child enticement based on a sting that involved a decoy posing as a 16-year-old. Matthew Kelly updated June 25, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026 Amazon, the behemoth parent company of both Prime Video and MGM+, possibly also made a decision to deliver the spring blockbuster initially to MGM+ as an enticement to lure prospective customers to the much smaller platform as a way to drive up subscription numbers. Jeff Spry, Space.com, 22 June 2026 Waterstradt faces one count of producing child pornography, which carries a penalty of 15 to 30 years in prison, and two counts of child enticement, each punishable by 10 years to life in prison. Adrienne Davis, jsonline.com, 4 June 2026 McGibbon faces up to life in prison, and a 15-year minimum sentence, if convicted on the enticement charge. Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026 Eichorn would have faced a minimum of 10 years in prison if convicted of enticement. Frankie McLister, CBS News, 14 May 2026 The promise of such wonders can be enticement enough for browsers to pick up these books, but my favorite parts are usually smaller in scope. Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 1 May 2026 At this point, Jovic’s contract would be more an offload than an enticement, perhaps a vehicle to be utilized in taking on Ja Morant’s money. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticement
Noun
  • Is there a lure for advertisers and sponsors to come on board?
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 July 2026
  • The lure of walking away with millions is quite alluring, and someone has to win, right?
    Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • They are separated — women in one location with single men, and men and single women in another —and tasked with testing their loyalty to each other despite temptation.
    Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 9 July 2026
  • When stocking a pond, resist the temptation to create a highly diverse fish community.
    Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 July 2026
Noun
  • The people who did it anyway The objection says courage doesn't survive the incentives.
    Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The total value of this incentive is estimated to be $239,192.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 3 July 2026
  • The rhythm of the writing shows the staccato nature of those relationships, with their stops and starts, and how sometimes signs of seduction cannot be misinterpreted or not picked up at all.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.
    David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
    Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026

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“Enticement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticement. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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