as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
His take on Cady turns Mitchum’s familiar, even seductive, sleazeball into an extravagant monster; the kind of bad dude whose mere presence sends you across the street, out of the bar, or into hiding.
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
The grand dame of Morocco is as fabulous and seductive as ever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
One of the more provocative moments of the six-episode second season is when Pine and Teddy perform a seductive dance with Camila Morrone’s Roxana, who ends up looking like a bit of a third wheel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 June 2026
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Ben Travers, IndieWire, 3 June 2026
The grand dame of Morocco is as fabulous and seductive as ever.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
There’s something both startling and seductive about such forthrightness.
—Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
One of the more provocative moments of the six-episode second season is when Pine and Teddy perform a seductive dance with Camila Morrone’s Roxana, who ends up looking like a bit of a third wheel.
—Lynette Rice, Deadline, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Ryan Fitzpatrick had the same kind of impact on that dismal 2019 Dolphins team, which might not have won any of its five games that season without the charismatic quarterback, who had a knack for uniting and inspiring people.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
29 May 2026
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Inspired by Michael Pollan’s books, Angus stepped out of his London stockbroker brogues and into the role of charismatic, barefoot ‘Farmer Angus’; a passionate espouser of biodynamic farming principles, destined to become a household name.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 May 2026
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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In Roanoke, the mountains provide an enchanting backdrop for a mid-sized city—small enough to get around on foot or by bike, but large enough to have a variety of fun things to do.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The grounds are equally enchanting, with flowering vines climbing stone walls and gardens spilling across the hillside.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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There are few animals as fascinating and entertaining to watch as gorillas.—
Matt Reigle OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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Past and present are utilized in such a fascinating way as the filmmaker takes his premise to a logical, honest and heartfelt conclusion.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Ermonn Espadrilles Wedge Sandal These alluring espadrilles stay secure with a ribbon that wraps around the ankle and ties.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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