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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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
Those temptations offer an easy rise that can distract pleasure-seekers from engaging in more spiritually fulfilling long-term pursuits.

— Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 16 June 2026

Definition of temptations

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As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes.

— Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Under her and her husband Patrick’s ownership, the park added attractions such as the Scrambler and Tilt-a-Whirl, along with laser tag and a roller skating rink.

— Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of attractions

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Unlike the federal tax credits that expired in September, these incentives offer an instant discount and don’t require buyers to apply for credit later.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026
The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026

Definition of incentives

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By integrating smart shades into the components of major smart home ecosystems (those supporting Matter, Thread, Zigbee, or Z-Wave specifically), these systems can react to real-time stimuli.

— K.H. Koehler, USA Today, 30 June 2026
When your dopamine levels, the chemical baseline responsible for motivation and pursuit, are naturally low, your brain searches for quick stimuli to wake itself up.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026

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