as in appeal
the power of irresistible attraction
the nostalgic allure of America's Wild West still attracts vacationers to ghost towns
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as in to charm
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 to tempt
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 allure
Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
This expensive, insider reputation is undoubtedly part of the allure for superficial LA actress Jaclyn.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
The film argues that companies are keeping consumers in a vicious shopping cycle: alluring advertising encourages people to buy ever more, and products are designed to fall apart quickly, further reinforcing the cycle.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Courtesy of Kona Village While the allure of a white-sand beach is undeniable, black-sand beaches are uniquely captivating.
—Mariette Williams, AFAR Media, 7 Apr. 2025
This expensive, insider reputation is undoubtedly part of the allure for superficial LA actress Jaclyn.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Art and Patrick are longtime best friends and tennis rivals both chasing after the same woman, allured by her grace on the tennis court.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 1 Dec. 2024
The film argues that companies are keeping consumers in a vicious shopping cycle: alluring advertising encourages people to buy ever more, and products are designed to fall apart quickly, further reinforcing the cycle.
—Esha Chhabra, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for allure
Noun
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The independent from Vermont and undisputed leader of the American progressive movement raised $11.4 million, while spending only $1.3 million to prime the pump with digital appeals.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2025
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The remedies in Google's app store case are currently on hold pending appeal, but that problem is not going away.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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He’s eventually charmed by his patient and relents but still insists on doing his rounds.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Apr. 2025
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And, naturally, Navarro was instantly charmed, dreamily melting into her chair as her fellow View cohosts all giggled.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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If that’s not enough to tempt you, the set also comes with an insulated wine bag, an insulated cooler (which fits nicely in the basket), two food containers, and a fleece blanket.—
Anne Taylor,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Apr. 2025
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You may be tempted to cry into your beer over all of the recent problems with the economy and the rising prices of … well, everything.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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My own experience with autoimmune encephalitis—a disease that distorted my reality, sending me into psychosis and delusions—had left me fascinated by the potentials and limits of our minds.—
Susannah Cahalan,
Vogue,
14 Apr. 2025
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People with autism, for example, tend to have special interests that result in in-depth knowledge or passion about a topic, says Khan, who recalls a patient fascinated by vacuums.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
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Westchester County’s verdant enclaves have long lured the elite.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
16 Apr. 2025
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Amenities provided by Class A offices are viewed as a key tool needed to lure employees back to the office more days of the week.—
Kate Marijolovic,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Apr. 2025
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Always an early adopter of cutting-edge visual technology, Dea’s fascination with the blend of painting and cinematic technique began at the University of Hartford’s Hartford Art School.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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Anyone who has been reading these columns knows of my fascination with history.—
Steven Desmyter,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Jay Joyner, defensive end The Athletic, 5th round; PFF: 6th round, NFL.com: 5.97 (average backup or special teamer); RAS, 6.88 At 6-4, 262 pounds and with above-average testing, the Connecticut product will entice teams as an edge rusher.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
21 Apr. 2025
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Related article Marijuana ads are enticing kids to try weed, study says The potency of weed has skyrocketed over the years, which can heighten health risks and is leading to a global rise in marijuana addiction as well as cannabis use disorder, according to a 2022 study.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
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The musical’s first act opens with the Moulin Rouge on the verge of closing, unless Satine can seduce a wealthy duke into becoming its patron — but for the moment, these financial woes are hidden behind the club’s glamorous veneer.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Sherri Parlay, a good woman with a high libido, is seduced into murder by the beguiling heir to a dry-cleaning fortune.—
Sara Gran,
New York Times,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Allure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allure. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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