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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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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Laura Gwyn, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
While dating apps offer the allure of finding love at your fingertips, the constant interaction, lack of genuine connections and the pressure to maintain a perfect online presence are taking a toll on users’ well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
But the opportunity for a payday, for a fresh start, is alluring enough to get Tom to set off for Italy.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Will Knight, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
Venus sextile Pluto encourages us to face our deep desire for transformation, whether personally or professionally
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A powerful and alluring shift is heading our way!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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Well before Hurricane Helene, the allure of living on or near the water has drawn hundreds of thousands of people to coastal and river towns in Florida, Georgia, Texas, and the Carolinas.
—Laura Gwyn, Architectural Digest, 10 Oct. 2024
While dating apps offer the allure of finding love at your fingertips, the constant interaction, lack of genuine connections and the pressure to maintain a perfect online presence are taking a toll on users’ well-being.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024
Verb
The Sun will then conjoin alluring Venus in Gemini at 11:32 am EDT, casting a veil of loveliness over all our interactions.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 4 June 2024
But the opportunity for a payday, for a fresh start, is alluring enough to get Tom to set off for Italy.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 4 Apr. 2024
Adjective
In the meantime, perhaps a more modest version of this technology could help make AI girlfriends and boyfriends a bit more spontaneous and alluring.
—Will Knight, WIRED, 16 Oct. 2024
Venus sextile Pluto encourages us to face our deep desire for transformation, whether personally or professionally
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A powerful and alluring shift is heading our way!
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 16 Oct. 2024
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This could suggest early signs of appeal among niche industry groups, leaving wiggle room in categories like directing (a branch that loves the kind of auteur vision that Ross offers in spades).Clayton Davis, Variety, 29 Oct. 2024
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Allred is looking to hold together the Democratic base while broadening his appeal to independents and moderate Republicans.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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Pitch decks that are concise and visually appealing offer a clear, on-brand road map of your business.Victoria Zelefsky, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Some of these individual pieces naturally overlap with one another, while others are placed together very carefully by the show’s creator, Debora Cahn, so that all improbably feel like part of the same appealing whole.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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These ethical and sustainable investments are becoming increasingly popular and an attractive choice for ethically conscious investors.Aaron Damiano Sparkes, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Idaho: $628,000 Idaho’s home values are climbing due to rapid population growth, particularly in the Boise area, along with its attractive lifestyle and lower cost of living.Samuel Burke, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024
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What the scientists found was that those who had been allowed to keep their lucky charms felt more confident going into the tasks.Popular Science Staff, Popular Science, 6 Nov. 2024
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Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncharismatic challenger: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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This sympathy wasn’t simply a fascination with human evil—with a death instinct—but an attraction to a deeper freedom, a more intense form of life than parliaments and pamphleteering offered.George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In a segment that continued to indulge the show’s fascination with McEntire (why not have her host sometime?), Gardner portrayed the singer as an undecided voter.Omar L. Gallaga, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
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From a delicious lunch and exclusive vineyard tour at Daou Family Estate to a charming visit to the small town of Calistoga, and an intimate dinner at Promontory, one of Napa’s most renowned wineries, each moment left a lasting impression.Erica Wertheim Zohar, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Satin blouses with floral embroidery and balloon sleeves Photo: Courtesy of Shushu/Tong Designs with balloon sleeves, as shown at Shushu/Tong add a charming touch add a charming touch to the piece.Paulina Berges, Vogue, 1 Nov. 2024
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Just as the Strip cuts through Las Vegas, Sheikh Zayed Road runs through the heart of Dubai and many of the city's major leisure attractions are a stone's throw away from it.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Raven is currently developing a number of projects including an adaptation Disney’s MAIN STREET, USA attraction for D+ and the ORACLE audio book series for Amazon.Katie Campione, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2024
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