as in attractiveness
the power of irresistible attraction
she exuded a seductiveness that was irresistible to everyone she met
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Recent Examples of seductiveness
So one of the jobs that CFOs actually have is to keep people under control and not fall for the seductiveness of narrators, and not just go for convincing stories, but look at facts.
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Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Nino Paoli, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductiveness
Noun
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The commercial attractiveness of the World Cup, which is currently soliciting bids from potential host cites in North America and Europe, should be significantly higher.—
Eben Novy-Williams,
Sportico.com,
22 Feb. 2026
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However, worries around a decline in attractiveness and fertility weren’t strongly linked with epigenetic aging.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The neighborhood/area Nagatacho won't land on many sightseeing itineraries—this is Tokyo's political district—but that's part of the appeal here.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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Last September, Del Mar council members voted unanimously against considering an appeal of the Seaside Ridge application.—
Luke Harold,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Activities Personalised treks to experience the character and charm of nearby villages, mountains, monasteries and lakes are led by highly knowledgeable guides such as Gyaljen Sherpa, 36, a veteran of Himalayan trekking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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And of course, add even more of your personality to these ballet flat crocs by adding Jibbitz™ charms.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With that kind of sudden visibility, every detail of Liu’s appearance became a topic of online fascination.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Ever since Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau were first seen together, there has been a fascination with their relationship.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The film examines the push-pull of attraction and rejection on a scope both intimate and global, finding the uneasy space where the two meet.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The rich, creamy ice cream texture blends perfectly with the honey's mild sweetness.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
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Apples tend to be crisp with a tangy-sweet flavor, while pears are softer, with a grainier texture and a more mellow sweetness.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wilder slept through an entire lunch at Raffles, oblivious to the art deco glamour around him, and during our first food tour in Singapore, Ross carried him—dead weight, snoring—in the 90-degree heat while our guide gamely described chili sauces.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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Bradshaw’s photos are the opposite of glamor shots; the images ask both subject and viewer to rethink the selfie phenomenon and the pressure to tweak images of ourselves in order to look conventionally attractive.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Seductiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductiveness. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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