as in tempted
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
I wasn't going to buy the car, but was seduced by the low-interest payment plan
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Recent Examples of seduced
Young women being preyed upon and seduced by rapacious Hollywood producers, stars and studio heads is a tired cliché, but like all clichés, it is based on reality.
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Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Picture yourself in a boat on the Riviera… Most rock superstars have been seduced by the glamor of the Cannes Film Festival at some point in their career.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Onscreen, Andy was being seduced by a heavily jawed man with blond hair.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Mina is seduced by a shapeshifting, lovelorn vampire while Jonathan is waylaid by the count’s sexy (and horrific) brides at his Transylvanian castle.
—Jesse Hassenger, Entertainment Weekly, 1 June 2026
Picture yourself in a boat on the Riviera… Most rock superstars have been seduced by the glamor of the Cannes Film Festival at some point in their career.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026
The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.
—Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 9 May 2026
Onscreen, Andy was being seduced by a heavily jawed man with blond hair.
—Anna Wiener, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Every summer, stylish crowds congregate along France’s southeastern shores, seduced by the glamorous promise of the French Riviera, spending their days sipping overpriced cocktails at the high-end resorts that line its sandy beaches as if plucked straight from a Slim Aarons photo.
—Monica Mendal, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2026
Inside, a fuzzy white possum, seduced by cat food, sits, befuddled.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 19 Apr. 2026
In an industry often seduced by scale and swagger, Claire offers something far more enduring.
—Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seduced
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For anyone tempted to re-create the techniques at home, Ezratty strongly suggests seeing a professional.—
Lauren Finney Harden,
AJC.com,
10 June 2026
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You might be tempted to use chemical drain cleaners for their quick fix, but be cautious.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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One night, they were both lured into a forest by aliens disguised as animals.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Forty-eight hours before the 1980 presidential election, Carter was lured back to the White House from his desperate reelection campaign.—
Chris Matthews,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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That’s because people could be persuaded to sell shares off to wealthy investors for a quicker payout, rather than holding on to them and letting their wealth compound.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Amanda defended Cady when he was charged with the murder of his wife and unborn child, and ultimately persuaded him to take a plea deal.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Starter Mason Cook enticed Deiten Lachance into a 6-4-3 double play that scored the run.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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More Arsenal fans have searched for the shirt since the parade, with 55 bought from Etsy in the 24 hours after the parade, but the reference is what enticed buyers pre-title win.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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