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as in seductions
the pressure to give in to a desire for easy or immediate pleasure
he felt the temptation to go sailing, but did his chores instead
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as in lures
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
money, power, and other overwhelming temptations can seduce a person to a life of crime
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Recent Examples of temptations
There are those participants who safeguard their humanity amid such high stakes (like Cooper Hoffman's Garraty and David Jonsson's McVries) and those who succumb to the temptations of the game (like Charlie Plummer's Barkovitch).
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Can his heirs and those controlling the interests of the foundation resist the inevitable temptations that will be put before them?
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There are stores and a lot of temptations.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over centuries of Christian rule in Europe, Judaism came to name not only the stubborn beliefs and practices of the community that rejected Jesus but also a set of temptations Christians ought always to guard against.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
For their part, the producers argued that temptations are part of reality and needed to be mirrored in the show in some capacity.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Avoid temptations by removing alcohol from your home and brining alternative beverages with you to events.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Andrew has become a cautionary tale about the temptations and pitfalls of modern royalty.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Our coping mechanisms are frayed and the temptations are just too strong.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
Can his heirs and those controlling the interests of the foundation resist the inevitable temptations that will be put before them?
—Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
There are stores and a lot of temptations.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Over centuries of Christian rule in Europe, Judaism came to name not only the stubborn beliefs and practices of the community that rejected Jesus but also a set of temptations Christians ought always to guard against.
—Daniel May, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
For their part, the producers argued that temptations are part of reality and needed to be mirrored in the show in some capacity.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
Avoid temptations by removing alcohol from your home and brining alternative beverages with you to events.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
Andrew has become a cautionary tale about the temptations and pitfalls of modern royalty.
—Danica Kirka, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
Our coping mechanisms are frayed and the temptations are just too strong.
—Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temptations
Noun
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The projects received millions in state and local tax incentives after promising to create thousands of new jobs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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The transparency requirements will improve safety across all frontier models, and without it, companies may face incentives to prioritize growth over safety and transparency, Anthropic added.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All Disney resorts offer unbeatable benefits for multigenerational families, such as proximity to attractions, free transportation, an array of dining options, family-friendly resort activities, and extra time at the parks.—
Linnea Bailey,
Southern Living,
11 Sep. 2025
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After over a decade of research, development, and testing, Amazon's Zoox has kicked off its commercial robotaxi service – beginning with the Las Vegas Strip and several surrounding attractions.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Temptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptations. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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