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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
David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
On Friday, he was charged in Wareham District Court with witness intimidation and enticing a child under 16.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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Adjective
That’s an enticing bargain at any time, although long lines sometimes dissuade customers, especially when gas is inexpensive.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 31 May 2026
The whisky is sweet and enticing on the nose, with aromas of vanilla fudge, toffee, apricot jam, and a touch of fresh barley grist.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Verb
Their 2022 Pinot Noir has enticing aromas of cherry cola, cinnamon, and red raspberry that lead to delicious flavors of cherry, raspberry, cranberry, and brown baking spices.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
On Friday, he was charged in Wareham District Court with witness intimidation and enticing a child under 16.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 1 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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While plants such as peppermint, spearmint, and other scented plants in the mint family will repel squirrels and make your garden less of a tempting dining spot due to their strong aroma, mint is not a long-term solution and will most likely only work for a short period of time.—
Molly Burford,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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If that becomes a priority for him, free agency could grow tempting.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
Verb
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That’s because casinos want to show off big winners, luring in more players, while wins in quiet corners might not draw the same attention.—
Brittany Anas,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Five suspects face charges after allegedly luring two teens to an Arlington park Wednesday night in order to attack them, police said.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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An eye on risk As tantalizing as the high tax-advantaged yield may be, investors should avoid loading up on exposure to preferreds.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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Customizing icon Roland Sands worked with Royal Enfield of India to create this tantalizing revision of the popular Shotgun 650 twin.—
William Roberson,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Verb
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That means seducing Paris Carver, Elliot's wife and Bond's ex, portrayed by Teri Hatcher.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The enthralling ballistic orchestra of internal-combustion engines provide the dramatic soundtrack to a motoring scene nothing short of cinematic.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
11 May 2026
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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
Adjective
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Ermonn Espadrilles Wedge Sandal These alluring espadrilles stay secure with a ribbon that wraps around the ankle and ties.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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