as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the luring sight of sparkling gemstones in a jewelry-store window
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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Recent Examples of luring
Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2024
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
Leary lauded the city's looming investment into a new convention center and luring of the Omni Hotel to Fayetteville Street.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The girl was a neighbor at his Purcell apartment complex who Underwood admitted to luring into his apartment and beating her over the head with a cutting board before suffocating her to death.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The mayor proposed the change in the hope of luring skeptical developers back.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Toronto was one of five teams that tried luring Soto away from New York.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With a booming art and food scene, Mexico City has been luring travelers from around the globe for years.
—Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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
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
Leary lauded the city's looming investment into a new convention center and luring of the Omni Hotel to Fayetteville Street.
—Zachery Eanes, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.
—Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
The girl was a neighbor at his Purcell apartment complex who Underwood admitted to luring into his apartment and beating her over the head with a cutting board before suffocating her to death.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
The mayor proposed the change in the hope of luring skeptical developers back.
—Kyle Stokes, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Toronto was one of five teams that tried luring Soto away from New York.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
With a booming art and food scene, Mexico City has been luring travelers from around the globe for years.
—Mary Holland, AFAR Media, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
Adjective
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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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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
Adjective
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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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But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If Gere, playing the same character in old age, weren’t such a dominant and charismatic presence, Elordi would be the movie’s lead.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
23 Jan. 2025
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Facing an epic bout of writers’ block while cooped up in a rotting Los Angeles hotel, Barton befriends a diabolically charismatic traveling salesman named Charlie (Goodman) who’s staying down the hall.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 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
Adjective
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The charming small town is a great location to wrap up your trip and stay a day or two.—
Ulrike Lemmin-Woolfrey, contributor,
CNBC,
20 Jan. 2025
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His charming ways and social profile contributed to successfully ferrying the Rubinacci business into modern times compared to other household names of Naples’ famous tailoring tradition.—
Sandra Salibian,
WWD,
17 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 Maze Runner actor sloughs off Roman’s moody persona, replacing that twin’s abrasive bluntness and struggle with idioms with the other’s quick wit and seductive charm.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Girl from Missouri is a grand showcase for Harlow’s expert mix of seductive comedy and poignant humanity.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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