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temptress

noun

ˈtem(p)-trəs

Definition of temptress

as in siren

a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive Greta Garbo, one of the most famous temptresses ever to appear on screen, died in 1990

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Recent Examples of temptress Indeed, she is labelled with being a rule-breaker and temptress. — Lisa Z. Lindahl, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026 The press demonized her as a temptress, a scandalous two-time divorcee trying to topple the monarchy. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 Jan. 2026 Snatch Game, ever the cruel underwhelming temptress, may live to dismay another day. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025 Olivia Rae made her reality TV debut as a temptress on Temptation Island (2025). — Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for temptress

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siren

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The community in Mount Airy, Maryland is raising funds for two storm sirens to alert neighbors of imminent weather threats and prevent tragedy from striking again.

— Tara Lynch, CBS News, 31 July 2026
As sirens approach, a Des Moines police cruiser pulls up and an officer immediately exits the passenger side with his weapon drawn.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

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