honeypot
noun
hon·ey·pot
ˈhə-nē-ˌpät 
1
: one that is attractive or desirable
2
: a substantial source of money
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These traditional approaches have proven to be a minefield of vulnerabilities, creating irresistible honeypots for hackers and bad actors.
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Alastair Johnson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
These bais, marshy, natural clearings dotted all around the Congo Basin, are honeypots for numerous animals—forest elephants gather here to mine the mineral-rich soil, buffaloes come to graze on plants heavy with protein.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Not only is Davis, 38, now cured of his phobia, he’s also tapped into a life-changing social media honeypot with more than 2 million followers on a slew of channels.
—Jason Nark, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024
To the Left, and President Biden, this wealth is a giant honeypot waiting to be tapped.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 June 2024
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Alastair Johnson, Forbes, 12 Sep. 2024
These bais, marshy, natural clearings dotted all around the Congo Basin, are honeypots for numerous animals—forest elephants gather here to mine the mineral-rich soil, buffaloes come to graze on plants heavy with protein.
—Chris Schalkx, Vogue, 7 Sep. 2024
Not only is Davis, 38, now cured of his phobia, he’s also tapped into a life-changing social media honeypot with more than 2 million followers on a slew of channels.
—Jason Nark, Hartford Courant, 2 Aug. 2024
To the Left, and President Biden, this wealth is a giant honeypot waiting to be tapped.
—The Editors, National Review, 21 June 2024
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“Honeypot.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeypot. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.
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