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
So instead of Syrax, the Blacks get close air support from Jace on Vermax and Moondancer, ridden by Baela, who is easily seduced into battle by Jace’s unchecked hero complex.
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Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
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Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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.
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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.
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Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2026
The sister of King Charles III is rarely seduced by trends, fashions, or labels.
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Laura Scafati,
Vanity Fair,
9 May 2026
Onscreen, Andy was being seduced by a heavily jawed man with blond hair.
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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.
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Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
22 June 2026
One class in, and Hannah is thoroughly seduced both by Melanie’s flattery and by her therapyspeak approach to acting, with its talk of truth-telling and connecting to one’s body.
—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
13 June 2026
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.
—
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seduced
Verb
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The French Market Food lovers will be tempted by the French specialty foods showcased at booths on Madison Avenue, with most vendors representing local businesses.
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While you might be tempted to initially dismiss higher bills as due to hot weather, a persistent increase often signals that maintenance is overdue.
Verb
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In the suit, Ibrahim alleges that he was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and was ambushed by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two other men.
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And even how all this will translate in the years and decades to come in terms of everything from local legacy to events lured here, from international business opportunities or cultural engagements.
Verb
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School board member Kelly Gonez persuaded her colleagues to begin exploring it in 2019.
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Those massive market gains have persuaded stockholders to spend.
Verb
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That subscription data, entertainment, and safety service offers complementary base services, but owners are enticed to upgrade for premium services.
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The wellness experts have been enticed from big hitting destination spas such as Chiva Som in Thailand and Vana in India, and are perceptive and highly experienced, although communications between departments could be better.
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