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
Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite overwhelming evidence of the damage their products cause, the industry continues to hook young people and circumvent existing restrictions with glossy packaging and enticing flavors.
—Jodi Radke, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 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
The Marlins won’t win it all this year, and predicting them to raise MLB’s Commissioner’s Trophy doesn’t really lead anywhere enticing.
—Eno Sarris, The Athletic, 25 Mar. 2025
Despite overwhelming evidence of the damage their products cause, the industry continues to hook young people and circumvent existing restrictions with glossy packaging and enticing flavors.
—Jodi Radke, The Denver Post, 20 Mar. 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
Adjective
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While tempting, these do not solve deeper engagement or alignment challenges.—
Michel Koopman,
Forbes.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Haugh's rebounds prop -- Over 6.5 Rebounds (+100 at bet365) -- is also extremely tempting at even money.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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Decreasing angel’s share is particularly tantalizing to producers, who are tightening their belts industry-wide and looking for cost-cutting measures.—
Andy Vasoyan,
Forbes.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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Teslas that are eight years old or newer now account for 1.4 percent of all car trade-ins, up from 0.4 percent a year ago, and EV brands such as Lucid and Polestar offer tantalizing deals to Tesla drivers looking for an out.—
Andrew Moseman,
The Atlantic,
31 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
9 Apr. 2025
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Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Adjective
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Her answer, like her scents, is alluring and intentional.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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