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
But what makes the ongoing exchanges with the bots so seductive, particularly as the dialogue develops in ambiguous, poetic, even holy registers?
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
From the seductive hum of being needed by someone the world adored.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Argentina’s Boca have a seductive madness about them, engendered by their colossal support.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Lingering nuances of condensed milk and tropical fruits linger on the seductive finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2025
From the seductive hum of being needed by someone the world adored.
—Rob Shuter, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025
Argentina’s Boca have a seductive madness about them, engendered by their colossal support.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 17 June 2025
Lingering nuances of condensed milk and tropical fruits linger on the seductive finish.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Her father, Tom, was a forceful, charismatic man who worked as a commercial real-estate developer.—
Mary Jane Gibson,
Rolling Stone,
29 June 2025
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Pitt is there to glower and exude experience, and Idris brims with youthful, charismatic arrogance.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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This debt burden, coupled with regulatory scrutiny in the U.K., renders an acquisition less appealing for U.S. supermajors who value financial flexibility.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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England and India will go head-to-head over the next six weeks without the cricketing royalty of James Anderson or Virat Kohli for the first time in two decades, but that does not make the five-Test series any less appealing.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Robert, who turns 28 on Aug. 3, is somewhat more attractive, a plus defender in center who has stolen 21 bases in 26 attempts.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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Grocery stores operate on the thinnest of margins and chic or attractive has nothing to do with marketing commodities like eggs and bread.—
Greg Petro,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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She was born on February 1, 1971, to a large family and grew up in Guanajuato, whose historic center is a charming former silver mining town with colonial architecture and colorful, blocky houses stacked like Legos on the dramatic hillside.—
Rebecca Grant
June 24,
Literary Hub,
24 June 2025
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To-be-weds can exchange vows in one of the islands’ hundreds of charming chapels or on cliffsides with views of the gorgeous blue Mediterranean.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
Adjective
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Known for its enchanting floral scent, this number instantly absorbs into the skin and locks in moisture.—
Tatayana Yomary,
Essence,
12 June 2025
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Premiering at the Cannes Film Festival, the movie sports the same lively visual style as Chomet’s earlier work, which is by far its best quality (Stefano Bollani’s enchanting score is another of its strengths).—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
8 June 2025
Adjective
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Her appetite for life's most fascinating experiences is matched only by her desire to help fuel readers' own hungers and aspirations.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The sense of smell is complex and fascinating — and in many ways still mysterious.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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Mario Tama / Getty Images This rallying cry is alluring for many of the 4 million Iranian exiles and expats worldwide, just under a third of whom live in the U.S., according to Iranian Foreign Ministry statistics from 2021.—
Alexander Smith,
NBC news,
25 June 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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