as in siren
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales
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The Jonathan that Nancy brought to the page no longer exists; neither does her version of Catherine — a femme fatale conjured from a measly roll of boudoir photos.
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, somewhere near the psychedelic portal of the gods, Maui is mixing it up with a slinky femme fatale type named Matangi (Awhimai Fraser), who is largely characterized by her love of bats and Morticia Addams evening wear.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
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While Olivieri had a relatively brief run as the femme fatale, Sheridan fans might remember her from her turn as Faith Hill’s matronly sister from 1883.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The event was so popular, the Cleveland organizers reportedly staged three more — one for femme fatale Myrna Loy, one for singer Alice Faye and one for actor Katharine Hepburn.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Meanwhile, somewhere near the psychedelic portal of the gods, Maui is mixing it up with a slinky femme fatale type named Matangi (Awhimai Fraser), who is largely characterized by her love of bats and Morticia Addams evening wear.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 Nov. 2024
In 2 Years 'Yellowstone' Season 5B Premiere Audience Up 29% In 3-Day Viewing; Series Scores Top International Launch Ever For Paramount+
While Olivieri had a relatively brief run as the femme fatale, Sheridan fans might remember her from her turn as Faith Hill’s matronly sister from 1883.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024
The event was so popular, the Cleveland organizers reportedly staged three more — one for femme fatale Myrna Loy, one for singer Alice Faye and one for actor Katharine Hepburn.
—Leah Dolan, CNN, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Femme fatale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femme%20fatale. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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