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
And, as the cultural moment would suggest, a seductive place to land during a difficult time in the world.
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
This includes David Mackenzie’s 2013 prison crime drama Starred Up, seductive 2022 historical romance Lady Chatterly’s Lover with Emma Corrin, Michael Mann’s racing drama Ferrari (2023) and Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black (2024).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The stilted, cascading synthesizers of Oneohtrix Point Never are plaintive and seductive.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Even the setting, a snowy January evening in the city in which the NHL itself was originally chartered over 100 years ago, adds to that seductive sense that an NHL game in this city just matters more.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 16 Jan. 2026
This includes David Mackenzie’s 2013 prison crime drama Starred Up, seductive 2022 historical romance Lady Chatterly’s Lover with Emma Corrin, Michael Mann’s racing drama Ferrari (2023) and Sam Taylor-Johnson’s Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black (2024).
—Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Jan. 2026
The stilted, cascading synthesizers of Oneohtrix Point Never are plaintive and seductive.
—Literary Hub, 14 Jan. 2026
Even the setting, a snowy January evening in the city in which the NHL itself was originally chartered over 100 years ago, adds to that seductive sense that an NHL game in this city just matters more.
—Thomas Drance, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Fascist regimes are also typically organized around a charismatic leader—and form social and political cultures centered on that leader, who is taken to be the violent and powerful protector of the nation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Jan. 2026
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Trump himself is an instantly more charismatic presence on screen.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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He’s all grown up — and with a stunning football resume of his own — but the cinematic characters of that ’80s dynasty remain no less appealing.—
Daniel Brown,
New York Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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The Raptors likely would try to get the Bucks to accept some combination of RJ Barrett and others, though a Barrett-centric package would be more difficult from a cap standpoint and would seemingly be less appealing to Milwaukee.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Neighborhoods are becoming much more attractive due to winter blossoms from pink tabebuia trees.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Jan. 2026
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On the other hand, this contrast with prior Fed picks could make Rieder even more attractive to Trump, who is not shy about busting norms.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Patrick is certainly slick and charming, but his story hardly passes muster.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Its charming white-stone facade is covered with windows, while red brick stacks throw color into the mix.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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There are several elements in Bridgerton season 4 that resemble the story line of Cinderella, from enchanting balls to gloves and slippers — and even an evil stepmother.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
31 Jan. 2026
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That O’Hara can simultaneously exude the earnest sadness of her character, draw audiences into the beauty of the song, and sell lyrics that are at least a little parodic is an enchanting feat.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
31 Jan. 2026
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For Claire, however, the tale of her mother’s illness takes a backseat in a head-scratching ways, despite the movie affording Jones the fascinating conundrum of trying to conquer death itself.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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Calatheas are one of those instantly alluring plants thanks to their striking leaves.—
Shagun Khare,
The Spruce,
31 Jan. 2026
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While the period piece is an alluring tale of heartbreak, societal expectations, and love, there is explicit content within each season.—
Marilyn La Jeunesse,
Parents,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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