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 was just finding that next pile of exorbitant wealth and luring it in with our siren song of cultural relevance and creative ambition.
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
And even then, these incredibly attractive singletons resist the siren song of a potential relationship for as long as possible, like endangered animals who, despite all the efforts of their zookeepers to create the right opportunity, simply refuse to mate.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
But Black mermaids in the United States have long haunted American history, their siren song a clarion call for rebellion against oppression.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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John Lopez, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2025
And even then, these incredibly attractive singletons resist the siren song of a potential relationship for as long as possible, like endangered animals who, despite all the efforts of their zookeepers to create the right opportunity, simply refuse to mate.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
But Black mermaids in the United States have long haunted American history, their siren song a clarion call for rebellion against oppression.
—Time, 8 Sep. 2025
It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
Noun
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One beneficiary may be the Catalan-language itself, also satisfying a yearning for authenticity, which is proving a major lure of both films and series.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The arrangement empowers the co-investors to pick and choose their own individual deals, the great lure of directs in general.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Gang members both inside and outside prisons are also always on the lookout for staffers who are vulnerable to temptation or blackmail.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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Kids are vulnerable to this temptation too.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The official boundaries of the new stadium incentive district have not yet been finalized.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
8 Jan. 2026
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The grocer will also receive a $50,000 retailer incentive bonus.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Just over eight minutes were remaining on the clock when the buzz kicked up inside Spectrum Center again, all because the usual main attraction was sauntering to the scorer’s table.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Japan draws thirtysomethings with its diverse attractions, from culinary delights to swift transportation, catering to travelers' varied interests.—
Jill Krasny,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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