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as in luring
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 enticing
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
But on the other hand, what makes the notion of a hard retool by the deadline more enticing is the Leafs are significantly further back than Boston was a year ago.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
But the coffee chain also has to balance offering members enticing rewards with maintaining profit margins.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His breakout has been too meteoric, too enticing, for the Nuggets to give up on him in the middle of a championship push, even at the risk of losing him in the summer.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2026
But on the other hand, what makes the notion of a hard retool by the deadline more enticing is the Leafs are significantly further back than Boston was a year ago.
—James Mirtle, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
Verb
The other prestige player in Big Sky is Montage, which opened in 2021, enticing luxury lovers to the area.
—Amy Tara Koch, Robb Report, 29 Jan. 2026
But the coffee chain also has to balance offering members enticing rewards with maintaining profit margins.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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The bureau advises gamblers to beware promises of big payouts, tempting ads with no details, sweepstakes-style games, overseas business locations and payment through cryptocurrency.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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This can be tempting — who doesn’t want an Alabama or Georgia reserve?—
Grace Raynor,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
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If the crisp, cold weather is luring you into a secluded, comfortable hideaway, Amazon’s tiny home collection is a good place to start.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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If the Heat can pull this off, the immediate upside is tantalizing, too.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Feb. 2026
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Entertainment news website ScreenRant raised the tantalizing possibility that the world could get its first look at the film starring Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor and Ashley Walters among the big game's television commercials.—
Paul Edward Parker,
The Providence Journal,
4 Feb. 2026
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In the complaint, which was first filed in September in a North Carolina state court, plaintiff Heather Ammel accused Sinema of seducing her ex-husband Matthew Ammel, who began working for Sinema in April 2022 as part of her security detail.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
16 Jan. 2026
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In Arthur Penn’s 1975 neo-noir Night Moves, Griffith is Delly Grastner, a 16-year-old runaway with a little girl’s voice and a grown woman’s body—on full display in an underwater nude scene—intent on seducing Gene Hackman, 43 and paunchy.—
Lili Anolik,
Vanity Fair,
12 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Serving alcohol at her location for the adult classes would help make the business more appealing to customers, Burton previously told the Naperville Sun.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2026
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The platform also has become more appealing to a younger female demographic with Taylor Swift’s relationship with Travis Kelce, Garcia said.—
Brian Womack,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The answer is no, and while Spurs are arguably putting forth the most enthralling case, Sunday was a critical reminder that work remains to be done.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man ever to complete a career grand slam on Sunday, adding the Australian Open title to his trophy cabinet after defeating Novak Djokovic in an enthralling men’s final.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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If ambiance is as alluring as the food for your romantic rendezvous, this high-style seafood spot in downtown Milwaukee is for you.—
Susan Stapleton,
Des Moines Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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Intoxicating tuberose is enhanced by dark, peppery vanilla, suede, and alluring tonka bean.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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