How to Use allure in a Sentence

allure

1 of 2 verb

• The idea of a move will no doubt be alluring to Quina - though it could be argued that the chance to play in the English top flight is the biggest pulling force of them all.
  — SI.com, 18 Apr. 2018
• The offers are alluring to owners who often operate on the edge and are strapped for cash.
  — Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2020
• While Bianca seeks to allure, Wednesday wants to repel.
  — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Dec. 2022
• The smell is alive and dead, asphyxiating and alluring all at once.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
• While the itineraries are jaw dropping, the ship’s shaping up to be alluring too.
  — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2018
• Allure first spotted the hair color, thought up by Bleach London hair stylist Sapphire Driver.
  — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 31 May 2017
• The result is a heady and seductive fragrance with woody undertones, sure to allure and entice.
  — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
• Yet the same reasons why the program is alluring to players on the move would hamper other programs’ efforts to attract them.
  — Chris Johnson, SI.com, 22 May 2017
• Its lamb, kofta and chicken — and the bread alongside — looked nice, the smoke from the grill box alluring, but save the fattier lamb hunks, all suffered from a bit too much exposure.
  — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2019
• Diane Von Furstenberg reached out to touch one of them, allured by their shimmering wax and buff, and was reprimanded.
  — The Cut, 12 Sep. 2017
• Their names — and a hundred more like them — project an image of Florida’s alluring assets.
  — Steven Ford, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2017
• Building a horse racing empire in a market as large as China is alluring.
  — Melissa Hoppert and Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 4 May 2018
• During the 1980s, Anne Rice’s alluring undead hero caused a generation of wistful fans to wander the streets at night, hoping to feel the sting of those seductive fangs.
  — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2017
• Many of those automakers will be able to take advantage of alluring tax incentives that are now being phased out for Tesla because of its head start in the field.
  — Michael Liedtke, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2019
• There’s just something less reflexively alluring about the dark screen.
  — David Pierce, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2019
• Indonesia’s Bali—an island in equal parts alluring and overrun—might prompt some travelers to want to get away from their getaway.
  — Travis Levius, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2019
• Indulge in all things prim, proper—and positively alluring all throughout the year.
  — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2018
• That’s not to say that the latest cohort isn’t eye-catching or alluring, but to suggest that the risks taken by the creator of the earlier, smaller mural are astounding.
  — Roxana Popescu, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 June 2017
• Luxurious Venus arrives in your 1st House of Self-Expression, lending you a touch of poise and allure that everyone else is sure to notice.
  — Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
• Jacmel was an alluring a mix of history, culture, beaches and beauty.
  — Peter Kujawinski, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2017
• Maher purchased a minority share of the New York Mets in 2012, and the opportunity to invest in the franchise was alluring for two reasons.
  — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, 19 Jan. 2018
• The promise of the Fuze is alluring: a single payment card-sized device that electronically stores data for dozens of other cards.
  — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 10 Apr. 2018
• The prime minister’s offer of strong and stable leadership is alluring.
  — Isobel Thompson, The Hive, 24 Apr. 2017
• There’s something undeniably alluring about dark, full lashes that make your eyes pop.
  — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 16 July 2019
• Extra quotas of beef, dairy or pork are also alluring for America, which is negotiating with the EU too.
  — The Economist, 5 July 2019
• Loyola Chicago’s 98-year-old chaplain, allured a larger crowd than any coach, player, Brunson or even Oscar Robertson.
  — Carter Karels, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018
• In that book, one alluring new character takes center stage: Agent Tamara Preston, who appears on almost every page.
  — Joanna Robinson, VanityFair.com, 7 June 2017
• In a blazing hot market, companies would buy out bonuses to allure a person to join their organization.
  — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
• Wearing a skintight, age-defying jumpsuit and a black, shaggy hairdo not much different than her alluring MTV-era look, Jett, 58, proved dependably fierce as a guitarist and singer.
  — Atlanta Life, ajc, 20 July 2017
• This pastoral region of Italy, beloved by tourists, is alluring because of its uniquely beautiful landscape, its fine food and wine, and its stubborn adherence to tradition.
  — Glenn Rifkin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2019

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allure

2 of 2 noun

• That’s part of the allure of these kinds of ghost guns, by the way.
  — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2021
• Part of the allure, Luria said, was the hope the book will make kids smile.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
• The new look added to the allure of the hot springs near the property.
  — Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2021
• But for the fruit’s admirers, the stench is part of the allure.
  — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2019
• Try and seek out new things that have a sense of allure.
  — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 10 Sep. 2021
• Part of the allure for me is the constant drive to be faster and better.
  — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 6 Nov. 2019
• The singer chose to stay old school and resist the allure of rock ‘n’ roll.
  — Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
• Much of her allure lies in her mystique and the rich tone of her voice.
  — Shamika Sanders, Essence, 10 July 2020
• The allure of the storied coastal road isn’t news to anyone.
  — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
• The allure of the shrimping and crabbing life was too strong.
  — Amy Qin Callaghan O’Hare, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
• Part of the allure of the band is the mystery surrounding them.
  — Lindsey Bahr, Star Tribune, 30 Jan. 2021
• The 40-yard dash still has a strange allure for media and scouts alike.
  — Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 Feb. 2018
• The allure of the move was undisputed: Siakam is a clear No. 2.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
• Just the promise of hope and the allure of hype, which adorn every dream.
  — Jerry Davich, chicagotribune.com, 26 Jan. 2018
• Chayka said that the allure of Stepan was his all-around game.
  — Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, 24 June 2017
• That was the big allure for Lamb, who spent years in front of and behind the camera.
  — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 June 2021
• The space had ample light but lacked a great view, so the beams gave it some allure.
  — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 14 July 2021
• Hassan felt the allure of UConn was too hard to pass up.
  — Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2022
• Part of the allure of Western coyotes is the chance to take them at long range.
  — Toby Walrath, Outdoor Life, 25 Jan. 2021
• But why, when part of the allure of church is being in the space and among the congregants?
  — NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
• Canouan is small—barely five square miles—which is, of course, part of the allure.
  — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2022
• To some extent, the allure of the program is the fun of a performance.
  — Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
• Even the bike-friendly streets and love of beer all give off the German allure.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough and Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022
• Adding to its allure, the car will cross the auction block with no reserve.
  — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
• Part of the allure of the look was the matte finish, achieved with the matte top coat in Choi's own line.
  — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
• The track world had gone strictly to meters — except for the mile, which had the allure.
  — Nick Canepa, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 June 2018
• For fans, the allure of a sour comes in its uniquely tangy aroma and taste.
  — Ryan Prior, CNN, 18 Aug. 2020
• Nature has all the allure and sexiness that the city used to have.
  — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2020
• The resort is built around a reflecting pool that is perfect for gazing contemplation, and the vaulted ceilings and arches bring all the same drama and allure.
  — Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Mar. 2024
• That the solar eclipse has become a favorite muse for artists isn’t all that surprising considering the theatrical allure of the phenomenon.
  — Elissaveta M. Brandon, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Apr. 2024

Last Updated: 5 Sep 2024