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

As the frontman of the Killers, Flowers, 45, has spent more than two decades singing about the struggles and the temptations at the heart of the American dream.

— Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
There are games, tests and temptations designed to test the competitors physically, mentally, and morally before one walks away with the prize.

— Peter White, Deadline, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of temptations

Noun

Yet a face is becoming a faster way through Orlando’s attractions, and Florida has not established a clear, statewide set of rules for guests who would rather keep theirs out of a biometric ticket system.

— Burak Oktenli, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
One of the major attractions of Lucca is that provided by the public itself.

— John Bleasdale, Variety, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractions

Noun

Automakers and their suppliers need incentives to invest in robotics and advanced equipment.

— Rick Lazio, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
Lula and Bolsonaro discussed the value of the minimum wage, public security policies, Brazil's free healthcare system initiatives and incentives for agribusiness.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

But even in this unmistakably human moment, her motivations are a mystery.

— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 22 Oct. 2026
Instead, he’s often relegated to the role of good-faith interlocutor, trying his best to get to the truth of who Holmes and Evans are, the nature of their relationship, and their motivations for participating in this project.

— Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of motivations

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