as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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Recent Examples of siren song
The trick is the strong siren song of the wrong answer.
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Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
So, some of this is novelty and the siren song of technology.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
The coaster will feature LED lighting and an eerie audio track of a siren song.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Bursts of laughter rose above Smoky Robinson’s smooth falsetto, a siren song of resilience.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Philip Maymin, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
So, some of this is novelty and the siren song of technology.
—R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2025
The coaster will feature LED lighting and an eerie audio track of a siren song.
—Rhiannon Saegert, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Jan. 2025
Bursts of laughter rose above Smoky Robinson’s smooth falsetto, a siren song of resilience.
—Danielle Dorsey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
Noun
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All of which means the lure around the encrypted email link can be fully personalized.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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With the possible lure of financial riches in Saudi Arabia or the chance to return home to Portugal after eight years away, Wolves have their work cut out to retain their captain.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Resist the temptation to crowd too many vegetable plants into each container; often, only one per pot is best.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Apr. 2025
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What’s important is establishing the habit of setting aside money and resisting the temptation to use it for anything other than true emergencies.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Trump administration is also working to undo incentives around clean energy, particularly the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.—
Umair Irfan,
Wired News,
26 Apr. 2025
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In other words, the additional $10.8 million was a margin of error for Centene’s calculations — and an incentive for Florida not to do its own analysis to see if the company was accurate.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The intention is to redirect your attraction right back to them.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Guests can enjoy new thrilling attractions, shops, eateries and other experiences crafted with incredible detail.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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