as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market
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Recent Examples of alluring
Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Initially, the writer-director had wanted Robert Downey Jr. to play Hobie, a married man who falls for the alluring Melinda (Radha Mitchell) in the lighthearted half of Melinda and Melinda’s comedy-drama diptych.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Madison opted for an alluring red dress courtesy of Simone Rocha‘s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
But beyond its mere existence, this world’s most fundamentally alluring aspects remain shrouded in mystery.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Wise is relaxed and easygoing playing a caring mother and an alluring lover while hinting tenderly at Nicole’s inner turmoil.
—Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 5 Feb. 2025
Initially, the writer-director had wanted Robert Downey Jr. to play Hobie, a married man who falls for the alluring Melinda (Radha Mitchell) in the lighthearted half of Melinda and Melinda’s comedy-drama diptych.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
Related Articles Madison opted for an alluring red dress courtesy of Simone Rocha‘s spring 2025 ready-to-wear collection.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025
But beyond its mere existence, this world’s most fundamentally alluring aspects remain shrouded in mystery.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
Adjective
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Presented with an obstacle, like fans calling him soft or fellow rappers questioning his authorship and authenticity, Drake adapts, shifting into a more appealing shape.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Looking for a healthy fruit dessert that is more appealing than a box of cookies or a candy bar? Try making your own fruit bowl.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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But, at present, even that does not look especially attractive.—
Matt Woosnam,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Normally, this would be when a rom-com manufactures some reason why these two attractive people can’t be together, but Heart Eyes has the advantage of also being a horror story about a serial killer who’s decided to make Seattle their latest hunting ground for couples.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Understanding the critical nature of some of these components, the Federal Government has been enticing companies to bring more manufacturing home.—
Steven Dudash,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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This lure dangles just above its gaping jaws, enticing prey close enough to be devoured.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
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The church was notorious for luring in young industry strivers; one of Scott’s good friends had joined.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Underwood, a former grocery store worker, hit the 10-year-old with a cutting board after luring her into his residence, per AP, The Norman Transcript and The Oklahoman.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Radner's shocking death from cancer at the age of just 42 in 1989 broke millions of hearts still touched by her sparkling and charismatic time on Saturday Night Live.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Co-starring with charismatic Mexican ballet dancer Isaac Hernández, Chastain is by turns desperate and icy in a conflicted love story that finds nerve-jangling ways to keep shifting the power balance.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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A treat here — whether a cappuccino, an Aperol spritz, or a post-dinner gelato — is made even more special by the charming outdoor tables beneath Pontremoli’s illuminated bell tower.—
Carissa & Dino Tozzi,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Feb. 2025
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Miller Beach is next door to Indiana Dunes National Park; it’s got a beach and a charming commercial district (Miller Pizza Co., Tiny’s Coffee Bar).—
Paige Williams,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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The entertainer's seductive dancing and risqué wardrobe earned criticism from Mexico's Legion of Decency, per the Academy, which led to fewer film roles in the late '50s.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Take the seductive colleague (Céline Camara) in the disco dress, who can push a red button and send her sequins shooting out like a thousand ninja throwing stars — that makes for a memorable set-piece but doesn’t advance the story in any way.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2025
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An enchanting ballet performance A ballerina was filmed performing a dance on the edge of a cruise ship’s bilge, mere inches from Antarctica’s icy waters.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN,
3 Feb. 2025
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Bleak though his films may be, talking to Roemer is a consistently enchanting and enlightening experience.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
28 Jan. 2025
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