as in temptations
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford
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temptations
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For dining, guests can tuck into casual bistro fare at Rosélys, or graze at the 8,000-square-foot Marché Artisans, home to an artisanal bakery, a doughnut counter, a pizza oven, and crêpe and ice-cream stations, among other temptations.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
10 Oct. 2025 -
New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Seductions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductions. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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