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
Digging into the psychology behind Julian’s father-son loyalty, and the seductive pull of parental approval, Ritter (who is the child of late sitcom actor Jon Ritter) opened up about playing characters capable of both empathy and wrongdoing in the face of grief.
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
As Industry’s storytelling becomes more ambitious—it was just renewed for a fifth (and final) season—the show’s architecture and interiors have become even more seductive.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The performance felt both virtuosic and repulsive, a goulash of hype, sloganeering, and calls to violence spiked with in-jokes, shaggy-dog anecdotes, and populist fables, all of it seductive and—in our dangerous era—familiar.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
But over-familiarity is, for the most part, swept away by a production of stunning, seductive imagination and bravura execution.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 27 Feb. 2026
As Industry’s storytelling becomes more ambitious—it was just renewed for a fifth (and final) season—the show’s architecture and interiors have become even more seductive.
—Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
The performance felt both virtuosic and repulsive, a goulash of hype, sloganeering, and calls to violence spiked with in-jokes, shaggy-dog anecdotes, and populist fables, all of it seductive and—in our dangerous era—familiar.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2026
But over-familiarity is, for the most part, swept away by a production of stunning, seductive imagination and bravura execution.
—Demetrios Matheou, HollywoodReporter, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Complicating matters is the charismatic doomsday preacher who is quickly leading the small town to the verge of hysteria.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Mar. 2026
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His role is pivotal as a heroic and charismatic young man who inspires his friends to use their powers for more than just their own amusement.—
Ken Simmons,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Mar. 2026
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His patience as a runner is the most appealing characteristic, a style that could finally marry the solid blocking metrics with results.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
8 Mar. 2026
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Public-private partnerships are increasingly appealing to investors.—
Belinda G. Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Adding flower beds filled with water-loving plants such as daylilies, blue flag irises, and button bushes is an attractive solution for soggy areas.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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Yancey said simplifying regulations and improving permitting processes could make the city more attractive to investors and businesses.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
7 Mar. 2026
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Built around a natural mineral spring, tourists have been flocking to this charming retreat for years.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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His charming Indiana State team – led by the bespectacled and beloved cult hero Robbie Avila, better known as Cream Abdul-Jabbar – won 28 games in the regular-season, and the Missouri Valley crown.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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Included are an enchanting bunny garden and gardens in a cottage compound.—
Martina Schimitschek,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Rattlesnake Saloon is a naturally cool, enchanting space where a waterfall might greet you and live music bounces off the rocks.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The study is a fascinating look at how relationships impact your health.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
10 Mar. 2026
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Coyotes are fascinating creatures that once weren’t found east of the Mississippi River.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t hesitate to buy something alluring to wear.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2026
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For more than a hundred years, Miami has drawn the wealthy with its alluring mix of sun, sea, sand, and style.—
Matthew Kronsberg,
Architectural Digest,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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