as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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as in fascinating
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 tempting
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 alluring
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
As the alluring but sinister garment exerts its influence, family bonds are tested, and reality itself is called into question.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Matte or glossy, the cherry vibe is equally alluring on all types of fabrics and beauty formulas.
Enter your red era with a taste of these cherry delights.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Maybe the most alluring of her list is Boundary Trail Loop to Butcher Hill.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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There's a century-long country and pop musical lineage of heartbroken young women taking alluring mates turned exes-as-lessons learned to task.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 6 Dec. 2024
As the alluring but sinister garment exerts its influence, family bonds are tested, and reality itself is called into question.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
Matte or glossy, the cherry vibe is equally alluring on all types of fabrics and beauty formulas.
Enter your red era with a taste of these cherry delights.
—Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Maybe the most alluring of her list is Boundary Trail Loop to Butcher Hill.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
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Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Here is the poem’s first radical choice: Satan is its most attractive character, not despite his envy or his desire for revenge but because of it.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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Common ivy is better known as a garden invader or a rather attractive indoor plant that's prone to triggering allergic reactions or irritation.New Atlas, New Atlas, 14 Dec. 2024
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This may be a hot take, but not all cooking tools and kitchen gadgets are worth splurging on—even the ones that seem enticing at first.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Art Deco is enticing in art and in theaters, not so much in a home with drooling pets and messy toddlers.Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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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
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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
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Cruise is on charismatic form as the hotshot sports agent forced to start his own management firm when he's fired from his job.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
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Corden plays Smithy, Gavin’s charismatic and food-lover of a best friend, while his Barry counterpart is Jones, playing Nessa: an enigmatic, unyielding black-bobbed woman with a deadpan tone and a thick Welsh accent to boot.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 25 Dec. 2024
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From his early days charming audiences as a contestant on The X Factor to fronting the beloved Irish group Shillelagh Law, Leonard has proven himself as a versatile artist with a knack for storytelling and an undeniable stage presence.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024
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And inside the charming Laurel Canyon home of Aurora James, a contemporary conservatory shower awaits in the primary bathroom.Sydney Gore, Architectural Digest, 19 Dec. 2024
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Hilton received plenty of praise on social media for her seductive holiday look.Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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This means rejecting, with resolute conviction, the seductive allure of victimhood and its tacit relinquishment of personal agency.Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
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Easton offers readers a delightful rom-com that is both an enchanting escape and a celebration of unexpected connection and the value of family.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Porto Santo, Madeira Islands, Portugal For a sunny New Year’s Eve, treat yourself to a stay on the enchanting island of Porto Santo, part of the Madeira archipelago.Joanne Shurvell, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluring. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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