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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
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The latest plans for Foundry Park, previously the north portion of Lincoln Yards, include two enticing opportunities for new flat iron structures — at the corners of Cortland and Kingsbury streets and Sheffield avenue.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
On the ground floor of the market, the beating heart of commercial life in the Algerian capital, merchants' stalls are well stocked with fruit and vegetables, displayed with enticing artistry.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
September 23 – October 22 The horizon holds even more enticing mysteries than usual.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
The latest plans for Foundry Park, previously the north portion of Lincoln Yards, include two enticing opportunities for new flat iron structures — at the corners of Cortland and Kingsbury streets and Sheffield avenue.
—Edward Keegan, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Prior to the inaugural event last year, Young and Gamache flew around the country to talk with high-caliber fine artists in the hopes of enticing them to join the brand-new event.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Feb. 2026
On the ground floor of the market, the beating heart of commercial life in the Algerian capital, merchants' stalls are well stocked with fruit and vegetables, displayed with enticing artistry.
—Arkansas Online, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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Here are five really tempting reasons to lace up your snow boots, throw on your coziest layers, and safely enjoy the final weeks of the season outdoors.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
26 Feb. 2026
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Bishop was lured into something tempting that turned out to be a setup.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The disguise simultaneously repels birds and other larger predators, who have no interest in eating what appears to be excrement, while luring in the spider’s next dinner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Feb. 2026
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The disguise simultaneously repels birds and larger predators, who have no interest in eating what appears to be excrement, while luring in the spider’s next dinner.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In what may be a hint of things to come or a subtle act of disinformation, Pratt & Whitney has released a video possibly featuring a tantalizing new image of the Boeing F-47 sixth-generation fighter plane being developed for the US Air Force to replace the F-22.—
David Szondy
March 01,
New Atlas,
1 Mar. 2026
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The masses, demeaned and starved, see in tyranny a tantalizing elixir of equality and self-respect, which will liberate them from élite domination and deliver them from want and anxieties.—
Anand Gopal,
New Yorker,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Waugh walks around with a newfound swagger, playing hooky, drinking heavily, even seducing a woman at his local.—
Dan Piepenbring,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ian Somerhalder’s character delights in seducing aggro closeted dudes.—
Ky Henderson,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Making this opportunity even more appealing is the location.—
James Alexander,
Hartford Courant,
1 Mar. 2026
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To make the post more appealing to your cat, rub catnip on it or apply a cat pheromone product.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 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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The look stays clean yet alluring with the right amount of shine to catch the eye.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
27 Feb. 2026
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While the resolution to this dilemma ends up somewhat easy, the film remains an alluring liberal power fantasy about challenging systems from within.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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