as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
Along with her sharp-witted maid, Hero (Corrin), Cherry must fend off a dangerously seductive visitor: Manfred (Galitzine).
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Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
The narrative is seductive: Disrupt your competitors, innovate relentlessly and the world will bow to your genius.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On the other hand, some will see you as glamorous, in a powerful, seductive way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Sweet and cheekily tart, the avocado lime mousse is practically seductive, each bite complemented by the coconut cream and tiger nut-and-date crust.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
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Brent Lang, Variety, 13 May 2025
The narrative is seductive: Disrupt your competitors, innovate relentlessly and the world will bow to your genius.
—Vikram Joshi, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
On the other hand, some will see you as glamorous, in a powerful, seductive way.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 13 May 2025
Sweet and cheekily tart, the avocado lime mousse is practically seductive, each bite complemented by the coconut cream and tiger nut-and-date crust.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Producers envisioned the charismatic (and a little big dangerous) Morgan as the perfect master of ceremonies for the American adaptation of the franchise.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
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The World's Most Acclaimed Dissident Filmmaker Denzel Washington stars as David King, a charismatic and powerful music mogul in the midst of a high-stakes corporate power struggle when his son is seemingly kidnapped.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2025
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When talent is scarce and jobs are widely available, employees can make a wish list while organizations compete for the best candidate with the most appealing perks.—
Lieke ten Brummelhuis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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If those two subjects are a bit heavy for your summer tastes — the books weigh in at 880 and 1,200 pages, respectively — then another recent release might be more appealing.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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People in these jobs generally manage the practical logistics of trying to create workplaces that are more welcoming for all employees — and more attractive to a broader pool of qualified candidates.—
Maria Aspan,
NPR,
27 May 2025
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This off-season, the Parks Department even made an effort to spruce up its lifeguard stations, repainting and adding amenities like fridges and microwaves, to make the job more attractive and comfortable.—
Alyce McFadden,
New York Times,
25 May 2025
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Leave behind the city for mountains, refreshing lakes, and charming small towns.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Measuring over 4 feet tall and just shy of two feet wide, this charming furniture find offers loads of storage in both top and bottom compartments.—
Alexandra Kay,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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To them, the big city is as enchanting and mysterious as their father, whose absence in their life has stung both parent and child.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Few other places can feel both enchanting and grounding.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
21 May 2025
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Now in its ninth year, the London Concours has established itself as one of the collector-car scene’s most interesting and accessible automotive exhibitions, with one of the most fascinating venues.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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On the latter account, Sandy Agustin has created some fascinating transitional interludes that blend volleyball movements with elements of religious ritual.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2025
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That’s amazingly alluring to those in the psychology and physics fields, while perhaps not quite as affable for all other domains.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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But instead of sweeping views in a huge space, Prelude is a chill, alluring respite.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
30 May 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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