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
Then there are the intangibles, the seductive addictiveness of just how meaningful English football is, both to each club’s community and to the entire planet.
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Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is a seductive idea, which Bolloré and Bonnassies spend a painstaking 500 pages trying to support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
That's really possible, to be, really shiny and seductive in that.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The seductive speech that gets the girl.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
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Andrés Martinez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
This is a seductive idea, which Bolloré and Bonnassies spend a painstaking 500 pages trying to support.
—Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 26 Mar. 2026
That's really possible, to be, really shiny and seductive in that.
—Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2026
The seductive speech that gets the girl.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The town is full of charming attractions, like the interactive Maison de Sancerre, and cozy restaurants and cafés.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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This charming town of under 5,000 people is dotted with towering coastal redwoods and is known for its easy access to the peacefully flowing waters of the Russian River.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, then, are eight of the most surprising and enchanting objects from this year’s showcase that might just inspire your own home design.—
Francesca Perry,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Dazzling, reckless Caitlin welcomes Vix into the heart of her sprawling, eccentric family, opening doors to a world of unimaginable privilege, sweeping her away to vacations on Martha’s Vineyard, an enchanting place where the two friends become summer sisters.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Bloomberg Weekend discusses big ideas and open questions in the fascinating places where finance, life and culture meet.—
Austin Carr,
Bloomberg,
21 Apr. 2026
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Avni Trivedi,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, an alluring, sustainably minded bolthole—part of the Design Hotels portfolio—has opened in the Kissamos countryside, around forty minutes’ drive from Chania in rural Trachilos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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That Niall finds Ruben so alluring is natural to Gadd, who believes the notion of a valiant male figure has been bred into everyone via fables and fairy tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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