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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
Recommitting to your fitness goals before the temptations of summer arrive in full force.
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Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Resist temptations to spend money (except for food and gas).
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
In their final seasons, the critique extends to AI’s temptations and shortcomings, ultimately making the case for the inefficient art of comedy.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In this one, the book advance probably immunizes Vance from charges and temptations of Washington’s ubiquitous graft.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
She’s simply locked in to playing Bethany as another confused millennial trying to figure it all out and failing to stay away from moth-to-flame temptations.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
In the modern food environment, many of us succumb to these temptations at the cost of our health.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Never discount the criminal temptations of the price per pound of metal (and shame on the metal salvage companies that accept for scrap something that is very obviously historic, and stolen).
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This spiritual grounding acted as a shield against the temptations that come with money and fame.
—Max Bacall , Nikos Degruccio , Alexia Cousoulas, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Resist temptations to spend money (except for food and gas).
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
In their final seasons, the critique extends to AI’s temptations and shortcomings, ultimately making the case for the inefficient art of comedy.
—Caroline Framke, The Atlantic, 14 May 2026
In this one, the book advance probably immunizes Vance from charges and temptations of Washington’s ubiquitous graft.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 28 Apr. 2026
She’s simply locked in to playing Bethany as another confused millennial trying to figure it all out and failing to stay away from moth-to-flame temptations.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 15 Apr. 2026
In the modern food environment, many of us succumb to these temptations at the cost of our health.
—David S. Ludwig, STAT, 9 Apr. 2026
Never discount the criminal temptations of the price per pound of metal (and shame on the metal salvage companies that accept for scrap something that is very obviously historic, and stolen).
—Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
This spiritual grounding acted as a shield against the temptations that come with money and fame.
—Max Bacall , Nikos Degruccio , Alexia Cousoulas, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temptations
Noun
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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
Noun
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Economic incentives help explain why.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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Dubai’s residential property prices surged by roughly 60% between 2022 and early 2025–a historic boom fueled by tax-free incentives, liberalized visa policies, and a heavy influx of high-net-worth individuals.—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
1 June 2026
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One would create a Dumbo tourism management plan that would use signage and other methods to steer visitors streaming off the Brooklyn Bridge and from the York Street F station toward alternative attractions such as Brooklyn Bridge Park, Brooklyn Flea, Jane’s Carousel, and the Time Out Market.—
Anne Kadet,
Curbed,
29 May 2026
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The Country Club Plaza is launching several World Cup themed attractions across the dining and shopping area that Kansas City residents and visitors can enjoy during the World Cup season.—
Emily Harter,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Apr. 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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“Temptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptations. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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