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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
McGibbon faces up to life in prison, and a 15-year minimum sentence, if convicted on the enticement charge.
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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
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
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
The bold color pattern is the enticement for what’s underneath.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
But for those whom a little bit of planning goes a long way, here’s all the enticement one needs to set off on an unforgettable adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
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
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
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
The bold color pattern is the enticement for what’s underneath.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
But for those whom a little bit of planning goes a long way, here’s all the enticement one needs to set off on an unforgettable adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticement
Noun
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In fact, one quite successful muskie artificial lure is fashioned of fur in the shape of a small muskrat, and has a black soft-plastic tail.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Out of college at the University of Nebraska, Hendy had worked a white-collar job with Union Pacific before following the lure of the automobile to Denver, where a boyhood friend who had bicycled off in search of fortune had wound up as one of the first automotive kings of the West.—
Eric Moskowitz,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
Noun
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There can be a real temptation to want to write your own story and exert too much.—
Carita Rizzo,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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John Wells really encouraged us to stay true to the original thesis and to not fall into the temptation of going bigger, badder, faster, funnier, bloodier, but just to sort of do it again and be honest.—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
2 June 2026
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The best cornerback in the NFL, Patrick Surtain II, is on a four-year, $96 million contract but just earned a $5 million pay raise in 2026 with $5 million more in incentives tacked onto the 2027 season.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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Under the executive order, all tax incentives approved before July will continue.—
Jack O'Connor,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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These seven episodes chronicle Louis’s seduction, his tumultuous affair with Lestat, Claudia’s turning, and Louis and Claudia’s attempt to murder their maker and escape a violent home life by fleeing to Europe.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
7 June 2026
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In its archetypal form, the seduction plot features a sybaritic aristocrat who attempts to debauch an upstanding daughter of the bourgeoisie.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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Aside from serving as the beachy backdrop for an eponymous Netflix drama series, the coastal enclave boasts scenic waterfronts, parks, attractions and historical sites.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
4 June 2026
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Opening on July 15, the new attraction will be the organization’s first permanent location.—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Enticement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticement. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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