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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
Ramadan is the month that Muslims fast from food and drink from sun up to sun down in an effort to form a deeper connection with God, without the distractions of worldly temptations.
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Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
As a result, parents have taught their children to use willpower to resist modern temptations like fast food and video games.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
When Taylor is announced as The Bachelorette, and Jen and Whitney head to Dancing with the Stars, competition creates chaos, temptations arise, and tradition turns upside down.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
Strong’s mindset, at a time when there are more distractions and temptations than ever in college sports, means Auriemma is left playing defense against those obstacles far less.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The temptations to subvert our open records act are everywhere and often not resisted.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In the same way that Christ fasted to resist the tempting of the biblical adversary, many Christians are also called to fast and give up the temptations of their daily lives during Lent.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The addictive temptations of fame?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
As a result, parents have taught their children to use willpower to resist modern temptations like fast food and video games.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 12 Mar. 2026
When Taylor is announced as The Bachelorette, and Jen and Whitney head to Dancing with the Stars, competition creates chaos, temptations arise, and tradition turns upside down.
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 11 Mar. 2026
Strong’s mindset, at a time when there are more distractions and temptations than ever in college sports, means Auriemma is left playing defense against those obstacles far less.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026
The temptations to subvert our open records act are everywhere and often not resisted.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 7 Mar. 2026
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 2026
In the same way that Christ fasted to resist the tempting of the biblical adversary, many Christians are also called to fast and give up the temptations of their daily lives during Lent.
—Rin Velasco, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
The addictive temptations of fame?
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temptations
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So, who was it from our universe that would be most susceptible to that kind of messaging, or who would find the seductions of the power offered by that the most compelling?—
Chris O'Falt,
IndieWire,
3 Mar. 2026
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But the seductions of ChatGPT are hard to resist, and Marsicano noted that the college has seen an increase in code violations due to AI.—
Ian Bogost,
The Atlantic,
29 Jan. 2026
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The city of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County are providing about $375,000 in local tax incentives.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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State law restricts the city’s ability to offer certain housing incentives and prohibits rent control.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
16 Mar. 2026
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While renowned attractions are renowned and continue to draw crowds for a reason, there are wonders to be found on less trodden paths—like these seven selections from all over Southeast Asia.—
Jasmine Ting,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Mar. 2026
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Family considerations Most Fort Worth attractions welcome visitors of all ages.—
Taylor Haught,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.—
Amy Lindgren,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2026
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But none of these enticements can conceal the absence of scripts and direction that set a distinctive mood, then deftly navigate every deliberate shift.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Temptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptations. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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