as in tempting
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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticing
Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The latest proposal is especially aimed at enticing large productions, with a 2% bonus going to those with a budget over $140 million (CA$200 million).
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Adding Olmo would be a serious sign of intent, and playing with superstar Florian Wirtz would certainly be enticing.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
San Antonio has a lot of resources to work with and could make a deal enticing for New Orleans.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The latest proposal is especially aimed at enticing large productions, with a 2% bonus going to those with a budget over $140 million (CA$200 million).
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for enticing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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This welcoming spot at the lovely Living Out luxury apartments offers so many tempting choices.—
Leslie Kelly,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
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The Irish are tempting, a good combination of well coached, good along the lines and playing loose.—
The Athletic College Football Staff,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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On Wednesday, however, much more attention was on Sasaki’s tantalizing potential.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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Miller is a tantalizing blend of skill and toughness, the type of player that can drag a team into the fight.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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So instead of scientific breakthroughs, this campaign has relied on persuading millions of people to change basic behaviors.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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Baldwin staged the play in Istanbul, recruiting Cherry to compose music for it and persuading male actors to take up drag.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The knot cutout dress puts an alluring twist on evening wear.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
23 Jan. 2025
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Belafonte plays the young soldier Joe, and Dandridge is the alluring parachute-factory worker Carmen Jones.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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