as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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Recent Examples of siren song
The siren song of protectionism poses an additional problem, potentially luring states into a vicious cycle of economic nationalism.
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
That makes sense—the siren song of its Adult Easy Bake Oven vibe is already hard enough to resist.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
Men are as capable of being seduced by the siren song of Wedding Capitalism as women.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2024
But under present circumstances, a step-by-step process holds out more promise than either looking away or following the siren song of a final peace.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2021
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Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
That makes sense—the siren song of its Adult Easy Bake Oven vibe is already hard enough to resist.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
Men are as capable of being seduced by the siren song of Wedding Capitalism as women.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2024
But under present circumstances, a step-by-step process holds out more promise than either looking away or following the siren song of a final peace.
—Martin Indyk, Foreign Affairs, 14 May 2021
See all Example Sentences for siren song
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
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The lure of California’s soft-on-crime policies has resulted in criminals from across the world coming to California to steal – and get away with it.Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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Yet having already turned down several high-profile opportunities, the lure of one of the biggest clubs in world soccer has ultimately proved too irresistible to turn down.Matias Grez, CNN, 1 Nov. 2024
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Yet Mann urged his audiences to resist the temptation to deride humanity.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
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Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point, announced Thursday that the Mason amusement park will introduce a new family thrill attraction for the 2026 operating season.Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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