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
Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Louisville merited more than 50 recognitions for standout characteristics, neighborhoods, organizations and events that make the city an alluring tourism destination, according to a list compiled by the agency.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
The romance of startup life sells an alluring narrative: innovative work, cutting-edge technology and the chance to build something revolutionary.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The push and pull of Margo’s alluring vocal work with brother Michael’s harrowing lines continues to fuel this band to such great heights.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Here’s a look at some of the most alluring space events expected in the coming year.
—Andrew Jones, Space.com, 1 Jan. 2025
Louisville merited more than 50 recognitions for standout characteristics, neighborhoods, organizations and events that make the city an alluring tourism destination, according to a list compiled by the agency.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 31 Dec. 2024
The romance of startup life sells an alluring narrative: innovative work, cutting-edge technology and the chance to build something revolutionary.
—Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
The push and pull of Margo’s alluring vocal work with brother Michael’s harrowing lines continues to fuel this band to such great heights.
—Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.Matt Morris, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Both powerhouse countries are refusing to play them in bilateral series although those stances have raised eyebrows given series against Afghanistan aren't commercially attractive.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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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
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Leadership style during the excitement phase is charismatic, rallying and bold.Sherzod Odilov, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
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The veteran action star is convincing and charismatic as a cop who quits the force to become a crusading Department of Justice prosecutor but is let down by a screenplay that’s prone to bouts of melodrama in and out of the courtroom.Richard Kuipers, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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Is that his technique for charming alumni and donors?Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2025
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There’s a reason why the founders of Vail, in an effort to create a charming, quintessential ski town, copied Switzerland.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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His seductive and affable manner of describing the essence of a budding romance in layman’s terms is inviting.Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 4 Jan. 2025
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His dark, rotting character, shrouded in shadow and amplified by an eerie soundtrack, is both terrifying and seductive.Robert Lang, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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The tartness of cranberry, kissed with vanilla rum, is as enchanting as Elphaba's voice hitting that high note.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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What’s so enchanting and frustrating about American life is that there are so many examples of people who did work hard and did make it and achieve success.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluring. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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