1
as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game
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2
as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival
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Noun
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Traditional idealists, like former President Bill Clinton, believed that autocratic regimes could be softened through the lure of global trade and participation in international institutions like the now defunct Group of 8.—
Neil MacFarquhar,
New York Times,
26 Feb. 2025 -
One final tip is to add some color with a highlighter to the rear lure as well.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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This year, the temptation to chase the next shiny object will be strong.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Everyone’s temptations, whether helpful or not, come into view at the same time.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2025
Noun
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When the park lost five of its 26 permanent employees in February, it was forced to close tours of a signature attraction, Lehman Caves.—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Crayola Experience attraction in Orlando is located inside Florida Mall.—
Dewayne Bevil,
Orlando Sentinel,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The vibe at her place is welcoming and cozy but with a strong hint of seduction just under the surface.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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Her stepdaughter said her mother had planned to stay until her father woke up, which the poster interpreted as an attempt at seduction.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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New state and federal incentives will pay the bulk of the cost for the upgrade, making this an even more cost-effective choice.—
Ben Roush,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2025
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Buemi, who drove in Formula 1 before signing on with Envision, said in electric motorsports there is an incentive to be efficient and light – helpful to making cars more sustainable.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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“Allurement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/allurement. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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