as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
The emojis, the displays of American clothing and accessories, the seductive framing of cityscapes, the placement of shiny cars in the background of videos—this all suggests a story of triumph.
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Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
And still, there is something seductive about leaning into it, if only for the duration of the average TikTok glow-up challenge.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
Since at least The Blue Carpet Treatment — his seductive 2006 sleeper — the vibes have been posh and diplomatic (not tight and territorial).
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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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Jordan Salama, The New Yorker, 6 Jan. 2025
And still, there is something seductive about leaning into it, if only for the duration of the average TikTok glow-up challenge.
—Rebecca Jennings, Vox, 3 Jan. 2025
Since at least The Blue Carpet Treatment — his seductive 2006 sleeper — the vibes have been posh and diplomatic (not tight and territorial).
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 13 Dec. 2024
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
See all Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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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
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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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But Randall was entirely different; that was attractive.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA TODAY,
27 Jan. 2025
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On the plus side, making bags is just as easy as with the Nesco and by contrast, Anova’s is much more attractive in a glossy black finish that won’t stick out as much among your more modern appliances.—
Adam Campbell-Schmitt,
Bon Appétit,
27 Jan. 2025
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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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Fort-de-France, the island’s captivating capital, is a treasure trove of busy markets, charming eateries and authentic street food stalls that marry the island’s French influence and Caribbean flair to create unique dishes that will delight your taste buds.—
Sandra MacGregor,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book With the Chiefs clinching the No. 1 spot in their division, the red-and-gold receive home field advantage for their first playoff match-up during Martin Luther King Jr. weekend.—
Bryan West,
USA TODAY,
3 Jan. 2025
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The study, released by the experts at JR Pass, a rail pass sold by the Japan Railways Group for overseas visitors, analyzed things like TripAdvisor reviews, Instagram hashtags, and snowfall data, to determine the world’s most enchanting train rides.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Gates is a fascinating emerging figure in the industry, recognizable to cinephiles for her brief turns in Twin Peaks: The Return, Uncut Gems, and Challengers as the poor woman in estate law who matches with Patrick Zweig on Tinder, as well as being the granddaughter of screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Trial and Error Sea Level offers a fascinating account of how science is often a piecemeal undertaking of trial and error.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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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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