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 siren song of the American West often leads to visions of vast ranches in the Mountain West.
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
The siren song of affordable fare, good drinks, evening grooves and a comparatively more down-to-earth crowd has kept this place a lively yet relaxed hotspot, especially in the summertime when people are known to either dive into the channel’s briny waters.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
The rest of the world knows this, but some Americans are still tempted by the oil industry’s siren song, telling us nothing needs to change.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The siren song of northern Italy beckons to us all at some point, and the best hotels in Lake Como brilliantly capture the allure of the region.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
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Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 June 2025
The siren song of affordable fare, good drinks, evening grooves and a comparatively more down-to-earth crowd has kept this place a lively yet relaxed hotspot, especially in the summertime when people are known to either dive into the channel’s briny waters.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 29 May 2025
The rest of the world knows this, but some Americans are still tempted by the oil industry’s siren song, telling us nothing needs to change.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
The siren song of northern Italy beckons to us all at some point, and the best hotels in Lake Como brilliantly capture the allure of the region.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
Noun
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Beyond the lure, a nearly invisible harp net hung in the middle of a forest opening, where a single golden-haired creature was caught.—
Lauren Liebhaber,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Colorful reef and drift dives are the lure in the waters around Marsa Alam, where more than 60 spectacular dive sites are a siren call to (wet) suit up.—
Terry Ward,
AFAR Media,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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There will be plenty of temptation to go right for the jugular Monday night against a beleaguered Bengals defense.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s much less incentive to sell an academy player, or anyone really, if profitability matters less.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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But some warn that once the incentives are gone, EV sales will all but halt.—
Jamie L. LaReau,
Freep.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Fatal accidents are extremely rare on theme park attractions, which are regularly checked for safety, as park safety experts have previously told USA TODAY.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Without being properly harnessed, Wongel became separated from her seat during the 110-foot drop and fell to the bottom of the attraction's shaft, Colorado Department of Labor and Employment's Division of Oil and Public Safety investigators said.—
David Chiu,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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