seducement

noun

Definition of seducementnext
as in incentive

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  1. incentive
  2. motivation
  3. encouragement
  4. inducement
  5. attraction
  6. stimulus
  7. seduction
  8. impetus
Noun
  • While much of the Republican tax agenda involves continuing measures the party passed in 2017, Mr. Trump and other Republicans have floated additional ideas, including no taxes on tips and new incentives for corporations to manufacture in the United States.
    Andrew Duehren, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Turning policy into progress is never straightforward, but these diverse approaches show that substantial advancements are achievable when guided by clear targets, market incentives, and supportive legislation.
    Angelica Krystle Donati, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • When turnover is low, poor managers blend in with good ones, and even previously effective managers may grow complacent, neglecting employee motivation and productivity.
    Christine Michel Carter, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
  • While flipping the script on Finland is the focus, the historical significance of a gold medal win has long been part of the team’s motivation heading into the tournament.
    Julian McKenzie, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of motivation
Noun
  • By Emily Tannenbaum More people than not had words of encouragement or solidarity, and even those who didn’t have time to stop and speak with me told me to stay safe or keep well and wished me luck.
    Kate Lavelle, Glamour, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Coupled with a friend’s encouragement, Carrie established CompassionCare Concierge to share her talents with her community.
    Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of encouragement
Noun
  • Fraudulent misrepresentation and fraudulent inducement are also alleged in the complaint.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 30 Dec. 2024
  • This time, the hot-stove sweepstakes come with a twist: Thanks to a recent court ruling, NIL deals can be used as recruiting inducements.
    Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 29 Mar. 2024
Definition of inducement
Noun
  • The draft will be available daily at Waterway Grill Patio, located beyond the Infinity Falls attraction, from 11 a.m. until one hour before park close.
    Dewayne Bevil, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
  • Running from January 21 through February 9 on select days, over 60 participating attractions across the five boroughs are offering two-for-one tickets, including some of the best museums and art galleries in the city.
    Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Since September, the Chinese government has unveiled stimulus measures such as monetary policy easing policies and plans to counteract the property market’s decline.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Lastly, coupled with all else that is afoot in the wider market are some traders' hopes of an uptick in near-term crude demand from China as the market keenly awaits what further economic stimulus measures are taken by Beijing in the first quarter of the year.
    Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of stimulus
Noun
  • Highly selective gifts for everyone on your list Shop Guest Edit Jennifer Zuccarini’s Favorite Things The founder of Fleur du Mal lingerie and fashion believes in sophisticated seduction and provocative wit.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 2 Nov. 2024
  • Even worse, his seduction involves telling the truth (though sometimes with unforeseen consequences).
    Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024
Definition of seduction
Noun
  • This structural inequity points to a shortfall in the current retirement landscape and should be an impetus for companies to consider redesigning their retirement benefit plans.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • But according to a team source, the impetus for Burnes’ six-year, $210 million deal stemmed more from increases in revenues from attendance and sponsorship and the standard competitive-balance tax proceeds.
    Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
Definition of impetus
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