as in lures
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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Noun
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Recommitting to your fitness goals before the temptations of summer arrive in full force.—
Amina Ayoud,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026 -
Resist temptations to spend money (except for food and gas).—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
Noun
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South Korea’s Serious Accidents Punishment Act holds executives legally accountable for fatal workplace accidents, creating additional incentives for companies to automate potentially hazardous tasks.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
15 June 2026
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The answer comes down to incentives.—
Mark Lewyn,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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One of its most exciting attractions is the brand-new Grand Egyptian Museum, (GEM), in Giza, about two kilometers from the pyramids.—
Michael Goldstein,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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The potential attractions would be intended to keep people at the zoo longer, increasing spending and sales.—
Corey Schmidt,
Sacbee.com,
12 June 2026
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“Siren songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20songs. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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