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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticing
Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The latest proposal is especially aimed at enticing large productions, with a 2% bonus going to those with a budget over $140 million (CA$200 million).
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Adding Olmo would be a serious sign of intent, and playing with superstar Florian Wirtz would certainly be enticing.
—Manuel Veth, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
This could be an enticing offer for the Heat, especially given the circumstances surrounding this matter.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
Verb
San Antonio has a lot of resources to work with and could make a deal enticing for New Orleans.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 15 Dec. 2024
The latest proposal is especially aimed at enticing large productions, with a 2% bonus going to those with a budget over $140 million (CA$200 million).
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
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Just as tempting as spooning it up solo, though, is adding it to a small or large order of Frito Bandito.Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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When asked about previous roles, venting about a difficult manager or toxic work environment is tempting.Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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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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The BepiColombo flyby images are a tantalizing preview of the science yet to come.Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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But what is clear is that the rocks stored on Mars are a tantalizing collection of geologic treasures that lab scientists could search for signs of ancient microbial life.Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
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Factoring in their utility and portability, monoculars are certainly an appealing option for both skygazing, wildlife watching and more.Matt Morris, Space.com, 16 Jan. 2025
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The whole idea behind dehorning is to make a rhino less appealing to poachers.Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 16 Jan. 2025
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So instead of scientific breakthroughs, this campaign has relied on persuading millions of people to change basic behaviors.Sam Mednick, Chicago Tribune, 30 Dec. 2024
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Baldwin staged the play in Istanbul, recruiting Cherry to compose music for it and persuading male actors to take up drag.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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Yoshihiko Matsuo’s alluring design soldiered on through 260Z and 280Z iterations until 1978.Robert Ross, Robb Report, 10 Jan. 2025
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Jack Grealish rolled out of bed, sat up and gazed out to the garden below, a scene designed to capture the alluring existence of a £100million footballer at the peak of his powers.Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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