as in sirens
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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sirens
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Kuwaiti’s military said forces were intercepting missiles and drones attacking the country, while Bahrain activated air raid sirens and told residents to move to the nearest safe location and follow official instructions.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
6 June 2026 -
Piercing, unpredictable, wailing, the sirens could make anyone feel a little out of their mind.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
6 June 2026
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“Temptresses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temptresses. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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