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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 stores and a lot of temptations.
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Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Without these, companies operating in India continue to confront a perilous environment in terms of the temptations of corruption—and the risk of getting caught.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 21 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
So trust your instincts and avoid the distractions and temptations in order to focus on what truly matters to you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2025
Without these, companies operating in India continue to confront a perilous environment in terms of the temptations of corruption—and the risk of getting caught.
—Ronak D. Desai, Forbes.com, 21 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
So trust your instincts and avoid the distractions and temptations in order to focus on what truly matters to you.
—Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temptations
Noun
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These centers offer further incentives to tech companies looking for enterprise customers.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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Further billions are earmarked for technology upgrades, partnerships with state and local law enforcement, and retention incentives for ICE personnel.—
Billal Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lisbon brings in millions of tourists yearly, with the streetcar as one of its most popular attractions.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Blue Line links to the Orange Line at State Street and the Green Line at Government Center, connecting riders to top attractions like the Freedom Trail, neighborhoods like Back Bay and Beacon Hill, and colleges like Boston University and Boston College.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Temptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptations. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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