allurement

noun

Definition of allurementnext
1
as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game

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2
as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival

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  1. lure
  2. temptation
  3. attraction
  4. seduction
  5. incentive
Noun
  • Of course the lure as well as the limitation is that Werther is a puppyish manchild, enamored with his own bag of tricks.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
  • That opportunity presents itself in puny Dmitri, whose kidnapping proves a perfect lure.
    David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • This approach not only reduces the temptation to use those funds for discretionary expenses but also makes saving a seamless and habitual process.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But Syria’s future will hinge on its ability to refuse the temptation of collective punishment for ordinary Alawites—and its willingness to instead guarantee their safety.
    Loubna Mrie, The Atlantic, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • The $11 million area will feature new rides, attractions and dining options along with themes that showcase the park's Kentucky roots.
    Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 26 Dec. 2024
  • In the busiest shopping period of the year, between Black Friday and Christmas, customers were enticed to sign up for Amazon Prime with the attraction of live Premier League through their streaming platform.
    Philip Buckingham, The Athletic, 25 Dec. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • The seduction is strong with this one, so control your lightsaber.
    Troy Smith, Axios, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Nothing about the home onstage seduces us, but that seduction, that feeling of niceness that’s so apt to overwhelm our ethical angels, is partly the point.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of seduction
Noun
  • The Hudson's site was one of four downtown Detroit Bedrock developments approved for a $618 million Transformational Brownfield incentive.
    JC Reindl, Detroit Free Press, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Tax incentives are provided by certain state administrations to advance research and development in the sphere.
    Prasanna Kumar, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentive
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