TURN-ONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

turn-ons

noun

plural of turn-on

as in lures

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move

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Noun

My life in law enforcement has been filled with opportunities and challenges, temptations and triumphs, heartbreak and pride.

— Rodney K. Harrison, New York Daily News, 19 July 2026
In Homer’s Odyssey, the Greek hero Odysseus must overcome tempests, temptations, mythical monsters, and divine wrath to sail home to the island of Ithaca after the Trojan War.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 July 2026

Definition of temptations

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Helsinki may not place its cruise terminal beside its headline attractions, but once downtown, the city is compact and efficient.

— David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Discover Rockland’s Maritime Heritage Rockland’s maritime history comes to life through several waterfront attractions.

— Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026

Definition of attractions

Noun

The people who did it anyway The objection says courage doesn't survive the incentives.

— Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
The findings could help shape federal policies, incentives, lending programs, workforce initiatives and investments intended to expand US transformer production.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

In the end, Schiller has a go at parsing her own motivations.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 July 2026
Moving beyond basic cost-saving motivations, modern apparel resale is heavily embedded with the thrill of treasure hunting as well as a psychological desire for uniqueness.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 20 July 2026

Definition of motivations

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How 40 Hz Sound Therapy Works The treatment is called GENUS, short for gamma entrainment using sensory stimuli.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026
Chung recently received her first award from the National Institutes of Health for a research project to understand how genetically identical cells respond differently to stimuli, such as treatments or environmental cues.

— Rachel Martin, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

Definition of stimuli

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