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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
The season emulates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting and avoiding the temptations of evil in the desert, as mentioned in the Bible.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 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, IndyStar, 20 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
In environments where young people have few chances to recover from mistakes, those mistakes can be much more damaging, and the temptations can feel more overwhelming.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This has created new temptations, particularly for the young people now being coaxed into putting their weekly allowance toward randomized Call of Duty loot boxes and Polymarket wagers.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Living across the street from school led to fewer temptations to skip.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The format forces couples to navigate various tests and temptations that challenge their love, loyalty, and trust while completely exposed to viewers.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 Feb. 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, IndyStar, 20 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
In environments where young people have few chances to recover from mistakes, those mistakes can be much more damaging, and the temptations can feel more overwhelming.
—Mark Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
This has created new temptations, particularly for the young people now being coaxed into putting their weekly allowance toward randomized Call of Duty loot boxes and Polymarket wagers.
—Will Gottsegen, The Atlantic, 22 Jan. 2026
Living across the street from school led to fewer temptations to skip.
—Literary Hub, 21 Jan. 2026
The format forces couples to navigate various tests and temptations that challenge their love, loyalty, and trust while completely exposed to viewers.
—Veronica Villafañe, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for temptations
Noun
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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 seductions are not just for ratings.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Jan. 2026
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The Russian state has introduced incentives for women who have three or more children, including lump-sum payments, tax breaks and state benefits.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
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At the very least, this populist President would have demanded compensation for displaced workers in the form of proper retraining programs, relocation grants, and expanded incentives for businesses to invest in depressed regions.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
23 Feb. 2026
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Situated near the banks of the Tennessee River, guests have easy access to attractions in Knoxville, including a variety of historic landmarks, outdoor recreational activities, and a vibrant arts, theatre and culinary scene.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Feb. 2026
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The book’s cover may suggest to readers the gravity-defying, arching, mountainous structure seen above the Pandora attractions, which debuted in 2017.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 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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Delivering presents and spreading good cheer is not selfish Scott’s idea of a high calling, although the prospect of working only one day a year has its enticements.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Temptations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptations. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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