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
Minimal, sleek and subtly seductive, everything about this sandal's all-black straps to its simplicity is right up Scorpio's alley.
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Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
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Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.
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Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The copy was just as seductive.
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Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
22 June 2026
The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
18 June 2026
The story is set in Miami’s most exclusive neighborhood, where a picture-perfect wife uncovers her husband’s double life – igniting a seductive power game that turns betrayal into the most intoxicating game of her life.
—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
The copy was just as seductive.
—
Serena Turner,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Were any of those characters as charismatic or interesting as minor figures from Game of Thrones, such as Gendry, Tormund or Olenna?
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Perhaps its most red card-worthy offense was relegating Kuno Becker’s charismatic lead — the series’ only mainstay — to bit part, focusing instead on two new England internationals without an ounce of personality.
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This condominium also has another appealing feature.
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Rushing in and risking a possible violation is not an appealing gamble.
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On paper, Minnesota seems like an attractive destination for the 41-year-old.
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But Minetree cannot fix the inherent brokenness of a series determined to make its conventionally attractive, straight, rich white protagonist the most discriminated against kid in the cafeteria.
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Places like the Dolomites in Italy are especially well suited to private active travel, with charming lodges too small for large tour groups.
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Apparently, mom Donna was meant to go on a date with another guy when Ed saw her, hit her with a not-so-cool-yet-charming pickup line, scooped her and the rest was history.
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Cumberland Island Steeped in history, this enchanting Georgia barrier island feels suspended in time.
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John Steinbeck wrote about its charms, while the Beat Generation was drawn to the enchanting landscape and bohemian way of life.
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This is setting up to be a fascinating second half in Houston.
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Shamea and Porsha’s passive back-and-forth is a fascinating take on how icing someone out after a friendship falls apart can play out on a show like The Real Housewives.
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Those memories sent me looking for the world’s most alluring station hotels.
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The movie itself was full of ideas, about the manosphere and (a few years ahead of its time) tradwives, that didn’t quite align with some of its promotion as an alluring romance between Pugh and Styles’ characters.
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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