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
Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Her model for all this, incredibly, is the Biblical heroine Jael, famous for luring the Canaanite commander Sisera to her tent, plying him with milk curds, and driving a tent peg through his temple.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Luxury cruises, where smaller ships and hotel-like amenities are luring reluctant or first time cruisers who want to give it a try.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the most crucial decisions will be whether and how to continue a recent policy from Lara aimed at luring insurers back to the state, a move critics argue will lead to even higher rate hikes.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The vinegar helps keep bees away while still luring wasps into the trap.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this island nation was long considered too out-of-the-way for travelers … until airlines like Icelandair started luring Americans with cheap flights to Europe that included a stopover in Iceland.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
In Minnesota, a man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting the murder of a real estate agent in part by luring her to a bogus showing.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The internet, television and even product labels make bold claims that aren’t backed by science, luring millions and lining the pockets of supplement companies.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
While Kerbal incorporates a lot of advanced concepts that real-world astronauts actually grapple with, it's also delivered in a goofy, approachable shell (the eponymous Kerbals are closer to Minions than real people) that's been key to luring in newcomers.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Her model for all this, incredibly, is the Biblical heroine Jael, famous for luring the Canaanite commander Sisera to her tent, plying him with milk curds, and driving a tent peg through his temple.
—Emma Green, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Luxury cruises, where smaller ships and hotel-like amenities are luring reluctant or first time cruisers who want to give it a try.
—Katie Riley, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
One of the most crucial decisions will be whether and how to continue a recent policy from Lara aimed at luring insurers back to the state, a move critics argue will lead to even higher rate hikes.
—Ethan Varian, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
The vinegar helps keep bees away while still luring wasps into the trap.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Floating alone where the North Atlantic and Arctic oceans meet, this island nation was long considered too out-of-the-way for travelers … until airlines like Icelandair started luring Americans with cheap flights to Europe that included a stopover in Iceland.
—Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026
In Minnesota, a man was sentenced to life in prison for plotting the murder of a real estate agent in part by luring her to a bogus showing.
—Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 29 Mar. 2026
The internet, television and even product labels make bold claims that aren’t backed by science, luring millions and lining the pockets of supplement companies.
—Fred Sassani, Austin American Statesman, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
Adjective
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Complimentary blankets aren’t always available—or appealing, for that matter—making this a mistake that seasoned travelers learn to plan around.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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That balance is part of what makes the MDX Type S so appealing.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But if the promise of these sights wasn’t tempting enough, Airbnb has a number of jaw-dropping listings that allow travelers to enjoy the country with a more immersive experience—like the opulent Villa Il Cigno, located directly on the shores of Lake Como.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The era of the concert hall was at hand, and the same qualities that had made the mandolin attractive at home now put it at a disadvantage.—
Tim Parks,
New Yorker,
11 Apr. 2026
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Do leave enough of the shoots in bloom to keep attractive plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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
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One of her alternate personalities — the cold and calculating Samantha — joins law enforcement to pursue her father’s killers, while other identities begin to surface with their own motives, seducing and manipulating powerful men as Sylvia’s search for justice veers into vengeance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My hero Carol Loomis provided a great service in persuading her pal to share what become justly honored as the Buffett Indicator with all of us.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This charming town of under 5,000 people is dotted with towering coastal redwoods and is known for its easy access to the peacefully flowing waters of the Russian River.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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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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There’s something endlessly enticing about Italy.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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