as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the luring sight of sparkling gemstones in a jewelry-store window
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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Recent Examples of luring
Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
However, like Murray, Young is in a great spot at UConn, and luring him away won’t be easy.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors spoke with at least 60 women during their investigation, who variously alleged that the brothers had recruited women online, through friends and sometimes at bars, luring them to lavish locations in New York City, the Hamptons, Aspen, Colorado, and other destinations.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Just as the Gophers could in luring Niko Medved home from FoCo a year ago.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Late last month, Indiana lawmakers took another step toward potentially luring the Bears across the border after a statehouse committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a new stadium for the team.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Faulkner played a role in luring center Harrison Moore from Georgia Tech after nine starts in 2025.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
In 2023, Hong Kong introduced tax concessions for family offices with the aim of luring wealthy investors back to the region after 2019 protests prompted a wealth exodus.
—Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
However, like Murray, Young is in a great spot at UConn, and luring him away won’t be easy.
—Brendan Marks, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Prosecutors spoke with at least 60 women during their investigation, who variously alleged that the brothers had recruited women online, through friends and sometimes at bars, luring them to lavish locations in New York City, the Hamptons, Aspen, Colorado, and other destinations.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 9 Mar. 2026
Just as the Gophers could in luring Niko Medved home from FoCo a year ago.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 8 Mar. 2026
New owners Laura and Tim Schneider hope the reborn paper can aid in the community’s recovery by sharing information on the rebuilding process and luring residents and businesses back.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Late last month, Indiana lawmakers took another step toward potentially luring the Bears across the border after a statehouse committee approved a plan to create an agency that would build a new stadium for the team.
—Alice Yin, Chicago Tribune, 3 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Faulkner played a role in luring center Harrison Moore from Georgia Tech after nine starts in 2025.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
Adjective
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Fences are cool and all, but wouldn’t a green shrub with lovely-smelling flowers be more appealing?—
Markis Hill,
Kansas City Star,
15 Mar. 2026
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While the feature is playful and visually appealing, the chatbot’s responses may still require human verification.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While many dangerous plants are unlikely to appear in a flower garden, there are some weeds that produce beautiful flowers and tempting berries that may look right at home next to your camellias, but are downright deadly.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Around that time, the comet will be passing just to the immediate left of the sun, possibly tempting some to try and see it as a speck of light by blocking out the dazzling disk of the sun with their thumb or outstretched hand.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What Jack doesn’t bet on is the re-emergence of Wendy’s toxic ex-boyfriend Chuck (Cory Michael Smith), a small-time pilot who isn’t made any less attractive for the fact that his life is in shambles.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
14 Mar. 2026
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Despite those attractive traits, UPFs have been linked to cancer, obesity, cardiovascular disease, depression, and even low muscle mass.—
Marisa McMillan,
Outside,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The show is also virtually devoid of romantic escapades, a good thing since Dumas’ novel is filled with a lot of sentimental claptrap about fighting for defenseless women’s honor or seducing virtuous maidens or going to war due to the physical beauty of a monarch.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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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
Adjective
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Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And any first base playing time would likely require persuading Freddie Freeman to take a day off – not an easy task.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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This lack of trust and erroneous information about the harms of birth control online is likely what is persuading some people to go hormone-free.—
Karen Greiner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Built around a natural mineral spring, tourists have been flocking to this charming retreat for years.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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His charming Indiana State team – led by the bespectacled and beloved cult hero Robbie Avila, better known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar – won 28 games in the regular-season, and the Missouri Valley crown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Scotland captain Robertson rifled in a low shot from outside the penalty box 10 minutes into the second half to put Liverpool ahead and then Salah crashed home his enticing cross two minutes later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump’s tariff agenda aimed to spark a blue-collar job boom by enticing companies to reshore manufacturing.—
Brian Cheung,
NBC news,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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