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
Against the photographic realism of Paglen and Burtynsky, a sleeker subset of work risks rendering seductive that which ought to disturb us.
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Now some of the most powerful people in tech are offering a seductive solution.
—Clay Routledge, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Nearly 25 years after its premiere, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is still a cultural reference point for the rom-com playbook and seductive styling.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Drawing inspiration from classic French dressmaking, this silk piece feels effortless in the most seductive way.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
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Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
Now some of the most powerful people in tech are offering a seductive solution.
—Clay Routledge, Fortune, 23 May 2026
Nearly 25 years after its premiere, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is still a cultural reference point for the rom-com playbook and seductive styling.
—Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 23 May 2026
Drawing inspiration from classic French dressmaking, this silk piece feels effortless in the most seductive way.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for seductive
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
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Instead the result is very wearable, playful, fantastic apparel, pieces built with strength to them that is incredibly appealing.—
Rachel Elspeth Gross,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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As luxury linen has moved into the mainstream to become one of the softest bedding options, a major bonus is that a far more appealing range of price points and color options are now dominating the market.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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But that could change soon as the Bank of Japan has been hiking rates while hotter inflation has lifted Japanese government bond yields, which are now looking more attractive and emerging as an alternative to Treasury bonds.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 June 2026
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Bank of America named a host of stocks that the firm said are too attractive to ignore.—
Michael Bloom,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The festive, charming and energetic North American tour of the Broadway production is packed with as much nostalgia as new characters that are doppelgangers for the original series’ heroes and villains, and who often challenge our assumptions about their infamous families.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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Guest says season two will reckon with Simon and Trevor’s legal standing without abandoning their charming dynamic as actors-in-arms.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
4 June 2026
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In Roanoke, the mountains provide an enchanting backdrop for a mid-sized city—small enough to get around on foot or by bike, but large enough to have a variety of fun things to do.—
Julekha Dash,
Travel + Leisure,
6 June 2026
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The grounds are equally enchanting, with flowering vines climbing stone walls and gardens spilling across the hillside.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
31 May 2026
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The records detail fascinating biographical information such as the town the immigrants were from, their ages, heights, even eye and hair colors, plus their occupation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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While diet and exercise have always been center stage in any discussion about better health, sleep has had a fascinating glow-up in recent years.—
Sharon Brandwein,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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Ermonn Espadrilles Wedge Sandal These alluring espadrilles stay secure with a ribbon that wraps around the ankle and ties.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
6 June 2026
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But the possibility of an epochal discovery that radically changes our understanding of the universe’s history and solves one of the greatest mysteries in modern astrophysics is too alluring to ignore.—
Jonathan O'Callaghan,
Scientific American,
4 June 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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