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
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
During this time Gertler discovered a talent for luring investors.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
A number of clubs in England and across Europe were after his signature, with one prominent side in Germany particularly close to luring him abroad.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Al, however, seemed partial to the kelpies, shape-shifting water sprites which most often appear in the form of a horse luring the unsuspecting to watery graves.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Ben Affleck returned for his fourth Super Bowl effort for Dunkin’, this time luring Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Tom Brady and Jaleel White for a spot that evoked 1990s sitcoms.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
If the crisp, cold weather is luring you into a secluded, comfortable hideaway, Amazon’s tiny home collection is a good place to start.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The company has had some success in luring red-state subscribers with shows like Reacher and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
Across state lines, a key Indiana state spending committee voted unanimously Thursday to establish a northwest Indiana stadium authority, another step toward potentially luring the Chicago Bears out of Illinois.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
During this time Gertler discovered a talent for luring investors.
—Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
A number of clubs in England and across Europe were after his signature, with one prominent side in Germany particularly close to luring him abroad.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2026
Al, however, seemed partial to the kelpies, shape-shifting water sprites which most often appear in the form of a horse luring the unsuspecting to watery graves.
—Patti Nickell, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Ben Affleck returned for his fourth Super Bowl effort for Dunkin’, this time luring Jennifer Aniston, Tom Brady, Jason Alexander, Jasmine Guy, Tom Brady and Jaleel White for a spot that evoked 1990s sitcoms.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 9 Feb. 2026
Both Kelly and Landfair were adamant about their love, and a 17-year-old Landfair was so deep under her abuser’s spell that her parents had no hope of successfully luring her away from Kelly.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2026
If the crisp, cold weather is luring you into a secluded, comfortable hideaway, Amazon’s tiny home collection is a good place to start.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026
The company has had some success in luring red-state subscribers with shows like Reacher and Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan.
—Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
Adjective
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What makes the shoe so appealing is its nonchalant, slip-on-and-go versatility.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
23 Feb. 2026
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Its immediate neighbors are two midrise apartment buildings that adopt an appealing, if safe, industrial vibe similar to many new buildings in the West Loop and Fulton Market.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Only the magnetic Ksenia (Vikander) is beyond his control, tempting him away from this dangerous game.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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As Mercury stations retrograde in your sign, confidence wavers and old narratives resurface, tempting you to retreat or overexplain.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Even the blaring horns of the cars of New Delhi and the chaos of the Summit weren’t enough to dampen the enthusiasm from big tech for India which continues to grow as a critical and attractive market for some of the world’s largest firms.—
Arjun Kharpal,
CNBC,
21 Feb. 2026
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Much of the season is given over, as in the show’s first iteration, to the round-robin-style hookups and breakups taking place among the young and largely attractive staff.—
Naomi Fry,
New Yorker,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Ian Somerhalder’s character delights in seducing aggro closeted dudes.—
Ky Henderson,
Rolling Stone,
15 Feb. 2026
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This is so outrageous that even Creepy Professor Oliver McCreepenstein, a middle-aged married man currently seducing his 17-year-old student, is aghast.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
10 Feb. 2026
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Rudnev was a charismatic leader, whose ideas on yoga and philosophy attracted a significant following.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Every decade gets at least one charismatic male movie star who’s drop-dead gorgeous yet somehow guy-next-door relatable, action-hero intense one second and irresistibly charming the next.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nationally, Jackson was arrested several times in 2021 during protests aimed at persuading Congress to end the federal legislative filibuster and pass voting rights legislation.—
Bob Goldsborough,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Feb. 2026
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On July 27, 1942, Blanchardon had no trouble persuading the delegates of the municipal council of Cannes to sign the resolution.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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From the charming streets of Valldemossa to the breathtaking beaches around Cala Mesquida, nowhere is further than an hour’s drive from the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Dark, moody walls make the natural-wood bench and light floors stand out; a charming white dome pendant light ties the space together.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Feb. 2026
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Gage’s Robert is also no slouch in the come-on department, gushing over Jack’s appearance and enticing him by wearing women’s lingerie and doing you don’t want to know what else.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Feb. 2026
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There aren’t exactly enticing free-agent options at the position, either, so maybe general manager Brian Gutekunst uses his second-round pick on a cornerback and develops him behind Nixon and Carrington Valentine for now.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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