as in enticing
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as in seduction
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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in risking
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempting
Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Also, the executive producing credit was not a bad, tempting little nugget to dangle in front of me, because that was an amazing transition.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Direct comparisons with Odegaard are tempting and not unreasonable, but Nypan is a more all-round midfielder.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
During the mid-credits scene, there are several reflections on Sammie’s life as a young man, plus a tempting offer from the vampires to give the elderly bluesman immorality.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Also, the executive producing credit was not a bad, tempting little nugget to dangle in front of me, because that was an amazing transition.
—Ronda Racha Penrice, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
Direct comparisons with Odegaard are tempting and not unreasonable, but Nypan is a more all-round midfielder.
—Sebastian Stafford-Bloor, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Despite some lofty promises from Chrissy and people’s overall wariness of Mitch and his story, the opportunity to eliminate Sai was just too tempting.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempting
Adjective
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Beginning April 25, though, the deals won't be as enticing for U.S. consumers.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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The play-in has already provided many memorable moments and there are yet more enticing match-ups in 2025.—
Matias Grez,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Ads like Carl’s Jr.’s are unsubtle seductions, but what is The Substance trying to seduce its viewers into experiencing and considering otherwise?—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
12 Feb. 2025
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The filmmakers’ gaze sometimes stops to watch a specific event, like a dance or a discreet seduction.—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Any fan of Madonna’s will drink up this tantalizing 16mm scrapbook stuff.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 Apr. 2025
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At the National Museum of Damascus, glass cases hold tantalizing glimpses of the wealth of ancient Palmyra.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Yet this was not an exhortation to double down on partisanship.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
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Slot became more involved in the post-match celebrations with supporters than ever before, raising his arms to the Kop in an apparent exhortation for fans to give a little more.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Grated Pecorino Romano cheese brings an alluring savory oomph to the dish.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2025
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
Rukmini Callimachi,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bears don’t appear to be having much trouble persuading offensive players to come to Chicago after hiring Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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These farmers and winemakers have often resisted efforts by bigger businesses to absorb their holdings, or entreaties by marketing agencies to simplify their output or conform to popular styles.—
Eric Asimov,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Trump also proved receptive to entreaties from major auto firms about how dramatic the impact of the tariffs with America’s northern and southern neighbors would be to their businesses.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempting. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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