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
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For dining, guests can tuck into casual bistro fare at Rosélys, or graze at the 8,000-square-foot Marché Artisans, home to an artisanal bakery, a doughnut counter, a pizza oven, and crêpe and ice-cream stations, among other temptations.—
Siobhan Reid,
Vogue,
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New research into Rembrandt van Rijn’s 1642 masterpiece suggests that this barking dog was inspired by the title page of a widely available book on the temptations of the flesh, illustrated by the Dutch artist, poet and publisher Adriaen van de Venne.—
Senay Boztas,
CNN Money,
25 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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From concerts and sports to haunted attractions and local art showcases, this weekend’s lineup offers a wide range of activities—many with a spooky seasonal twist.—
Marcus Smith,
Sacbee.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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President Joe Biden's signature Inflation Reduction Act offered many incentives for the development of these alternative energy sources.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Germany scrapped incentives to boost purchases of fully electric vehicles about two years ago, a policy change that led to a sharp drop in demand for fully electric vehicles, initially.—
Lora Kolodny,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Cooperation turns into conflict Even countries that share common goals or values sometimes compete, and the motivations are rarely simple.—
Kaleb Demerew,
The Conversation,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, the motivations behind the song feel somewhat obscured.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Without being able to compute directly from real stimuli, perceptual models could capture ideas in theory but fail simple real-world tests.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Our amygdala is overactive, our nervous systems are fried and our dopamine cycles are hijacked by short-term stimuli.—
Chris Schembra,
Rolling Stone,
22 Oct. 2025
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“Turn-ons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/turn-ons. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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