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
Trusting that good health is simply a matter of will has always been a seductive act of faith, offering the hope that our fate is under our control.
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Tom Levenson, Time, 20 May 2026
In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Evoking Sean Baker in its style, a whirlwind 10-minute opening sequence — sweatily shot by Adam Newport-Berra and feverishly cut by editors Taylor Levy and Sofía Subercaseaux to a steady, heavy throb of bass — establishes this world to either seductive or nightmarish effect.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 May 2026
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Tom Levenson, Time, 20 May 2026
In each one, an Oakland naïf—Cassius, Cootie, Corvette—was torn between a seductive capitalist and an inspiring left-wing organizer, one the path to fame and riches, the other to community and revolution.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 17 May 2026
Instead, the seductive peacefulness of the house brought to her mind the contemplative sets in the BBC adaptation of Wolf Hall.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Evoking Sean Baker in its style, a whirlwind 10-minute opening sequence — sweatily shot by Adam Newport-Berra and feverishly cut by editors Taylor Levy and Sofía Subercaseaux to a steady, heavy throb of bass — establishes this world to either seductive or nightmarish effect.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 May 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
Adjective
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Even so, the rooms remain an appealing choice for travelers who prioritize space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 May 2026
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And, instead of the standard repertoire of Bach and Brahms, his students chose their favorite songs, just like Partovi turned to Minecraft and Angry Birds to make computer science more appealing to kids.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
24 May 2026
Adjective
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Feniger said the company's margin profile is attractive and that the company has a differentiated offering, which gives it a leg up against competitors.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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But as Spirit canceled more flights, more attractive times opened for JetBlue.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2026
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Rhoda, so likable and charming and unassuming, looked embarrassed to be accepting praise for what was entirely Sherry’s dish, which made Sherry justifiably angry.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The charming star hockey player is 20 in Kennedy’s 2015 book The Mistake.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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An eerie, enchanting score by Rock Burwell giving the proceedings a dreamy, nightmarish quality.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
23 May 2026
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The main home was designed around an enchanting central courtyard with a bubbling water feature.—
David Caraccio
May 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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That was actually one of the most fascinating things.—
David Chiu,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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Victor Wembanyama is arguably the most fascinating prospect to enter the league since LeBron James more than 20 years ago.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Li is magnificently photographed throughout and is as alluring as the part demands, but Cat has no evident personality — nor does Flint, leaving Huston playing emotionally tortured but with no meaningful underpinnings.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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In The Hunting Wives, Sophie O’Neil (Brittany Snow) moves to a small Texas town for a quieter life with her family, soon falling in with an elite group of local women led by the alluring Margo Banks (Malin Akerman).—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
22 May 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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