as in tempting
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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
Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
Thus, the upside and flexibility of short-term pitching deals might again be especially enticing for the Mets.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
Come out and discover a plethora of enticing special menus created by local and international chefs.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
With complimentary theme park transportation and enticing on-site amenities, the Four Seasons Resort Orlando is the ideal family resort.
—Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 26 Nov. 2024
Thus, the upside and flexibility of short-term pitching deals might again be especially enticing for the Mets.
—Will Sammon, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Listen to this article A Manchester school resource officer arrested by his own police department Friday for allegedly enticing a minor online was found dead in Vernon in an apparent suicide hours later.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 7 Dec. 2024
Come out and discover a plethora of enticing special menus created by local and international chefs.
—Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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This tempting fusion of blueberry, apple, and caramel notes will be your new go-to.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
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The idea of becoming a jack-of-all-trades is a tempting one—especially for entrepreneurs, who might envision becoming the sole solution for their customers, synonymous with problem-solving across every challenge.Jeppe Rindom, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Mets owner Steve Cohen had a meticulous approach to luring Soto to Queens.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Helena, the state capital, remains a small vestige of the Old West, with just 34,000 residents, so luring doctors has always been a challenge.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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This decadent creation features lobster tails, generously filled with a tantalizing mixture of four types of seafood — lobster, crab, scallops and shrimp — blended with a rich kimchi sauce.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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This aromatic delight also features tantalizing hints of tonka bean, patchouli, and sweet osmanthus, also known as devilwood.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
Adjective
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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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Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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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
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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
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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