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
With Louis and Claudia (Jacob Anderson and Delainey Hayles) journeying to Europe in search of other vampires, this season of Interview is phenomenal, rounded out with an incredible cast of seductive vamps from the Théâtre des Vampires.
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
And neither intelligence nor proficiency with technology is a safeguard against the seductive and deceptive aspects of a chatbot.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Larter starred as Darcy Sears, the seductive head cheerleader.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 3 Oct. 2025
Once primarily associated with suits and boardroom attire, the slim trouser took on a more seductive and idiosyncratic attitude this season on the runways of trendsetting brands like Prada, Dries Van Noten, and Khaite.
—Christina Holevas, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025
And neither intelligence nor proficiency with technology is a safeguard against the seductive and deceptive aspects of a chatbot.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2025
Larter starred as Darcy Sears, the seductive head cheerleader.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Karlsson is very likable, funny, smart and charismatic.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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His current popularity and influence are partly down to his reputation as a charismatic politician who was able and willing to work with various Palestinian factions.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
8 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
Adjective
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While stocks in the region, so far, have underperformed their emerging-market peers, letting down many investors, these lower valuations are attractive to KKR because of the positive macro trends.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Kalathara will play Kavita, a brilliant and attractive female plastic surgeon who is professional and straight to the point.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Simple and sturdy, this foot stool is a charming addition to small spaces.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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The city is known for its incredible food culture, beautiful and charming architecture, and amazing hotel scene.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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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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Just as fascinating are Poe’s burial and his reburial 26 years later, an exhumation that adds to his mystique, even if the raw particulars of that reburial do nothing to justify the urban legend of his living entombment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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There's something so alluring, yet relaxed, about the sexiness of a one-piece with strategic peekaboos paired with loose suit trousers.—
Clare Holden,
Glamour,
9 Oct. 2025
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Even if Lee were sober and thinking straight, her alluring, blows-hot-and-cold Betty Jo would be impossible for a guy like Lee — reckless, reeling, distractible — to resist.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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