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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
Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
There is no option C because the only NFL team that hasn’t already made other plans for its starting quarterback job is the Arizona Cardinals and joining a rebuilding program wouldn't be enticing to Rodgers.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Florida cornerback Devin Moore is one of the most enticing prospects in the group.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2026
Their Bartolucci Vineyard 2021 has enticing aromas of cocoa powder, black raspberry, and red cherry that transition to flavors of blackberry, cassis, and pencil lead, all wrapped in a velvety tannic sheath.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Apr. 2026
Verb
But the choices will be enticing.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 2026
There is no option C because the only NFL team that hasn’t already made other plans for its starting quarterback job is the Arizona Cardinals and joining a rebuilding program wouldn't be enticing to Rodgers.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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But as Fedarko proceeds, his deep familiarity with, and love for, the region comes through strongly, and his vivid writing makes even the most miserable points of the journey sound at least a little bit tempting.—
Eva Holland,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mougey would like to do everything possible to avoid dipping into their 2027 draft capital, but the prospect of adding someone like Sorsby without using a first-round pick is tempting.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Carolina Panthers appeared to define the boundary of the Eagles’ budget by luring Phillips away with a four-year, $120 million contract with $80 million guaranteed.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Big East has steadied its membership, since the conference’s revival, by adding Butler, Creighton and Xavier, luring UConn back to its rightful home, winning four men’s basketball national championships, four women’s hoops titles and now operating out of the Empire State Building.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Waking up to the tantalizing smell of Spiced Orange Rolls baking in the oven is a present for the whole household.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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But on this tantalizing question the record is silent.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the left, he’s heralded as the only voice capable of seducing young men disaffected by party politics.—
Abigail Sylvor Greenberg,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In fourth grade, shortly after discovering online shopping, Mira found a cheap, appealing dress on Shein.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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The crisis is also making renewable energy more appealing and could speed up the decline of fossil fuels.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Yet, despite the film’s foregrounding of music, including with brief but alluring snippets of performance, the subject remains abstract.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Many are very nicely presented and equipped with stylish carrying cases that add a touch of sophistication and make the entire package far more alluring.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Apr. 2026
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