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
Convenience can be seductive, but in oncology, where the margin for error is minute, the cost of error, or incomplete or inaccurate information, is disastrous.
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Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
But the seductive power of sport, in this case, was absolutely central to the film’s thesis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Orchid Fever How seductive are orchids?
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
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Anna Forsythe, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
But the idealized construction speeds shown here do give a skewed view of urban development that can be seductive in its simplicity.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 17 Sep. 2025
But the seductive power of sport, in this case, was absolutely central to the film’s thesis.
—Addie Morfoot, Variety, 16 Sep. 2025
Orchid Fever How seductive are orchids?
—Jennifer Wilson, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Ideally, the next manager will blend the strengths of his two predecessors while folding in some charismatic confidence that might have helped the Giants limit some of their worst stretches of the season.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean at the height of summer, the erotic thriller follows Calvin Wells (Funk), a charismatic conman who sets his sights on Katrine Winters (Meadow Williams), a mysterious billionaire widow.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Partner at NewVest Ariel Ezrahi In such an environment, expanding retail-facing funds becomes an appealing lever, providing access to fresh money even as the traditional institutional pipeline weakens, private-equity players told CNBC.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ha-Ha-Halloween Song If your toddler is still a tad freaked out by all the skeletons and ghosts appearing around their neighborhood in the form of creepy decorations, and the prospect of dressing up just doesn’t sound appealing, CoComelon can help.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
3 Oct. 2025
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At least one community member during Thursday’s meeting said the timing of government conversations on addressing homelessness locally feels like an attempt to conceal unhoused residents ahead of the World Cup to make KCK more attractive for tourists.—
Sofi Zeman
October 3,
Kansas City Star,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a low-hire, low-fire market with few options for workers — especially those in white-collar industries — health care is becoming an attractive option.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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There’s a charming bit of irony in watching one of the most prolific and successful producers in the music industry fumble with his audio output.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
1 Oct. 2025
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Catriona, the charming young heiress to a vast oil fortune, and her two year old son Adam, were brutally kidnapped at gunpoint outside a fish and chip shop in Fife.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Oct. 2025
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And if reveling in the world of romantic fantasy isn't delicious enough, Hellmann's has conjured up enchanting recipes – each inspired by The Primal of Blood and Bone.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tucked into an open space behind twin hogbacks, with a series of red rock outcrops and pinnacles reminiscent of Red Rocks Park, South Valley Park is one of the most enchanting places to hike in the metro area.—
John Meyer,
Denver Post,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Penguins have a fascinating situation on their hands with their 2024 second-round pick.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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The most fascinating of these traits is shown early on, when a journalist interviews Mark after his first triumph.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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But the uncertain climate only pushed brands to be more creative this season, with plenty of color, alluring details and an intense focus on Made in Italy craftsmanship.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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