as in sirens
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales
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sirens
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Israelis have also grown weary after nearly a month of daily sirens, 16 civilian deaths and dozens of people seriously injured.—
ABC News,
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Legend says mermaid sirens lured sailors here.—
Maureen O'Hare,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Femmes fatales.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femmes%20fatales. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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