as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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Recent Examples of siren song
All that balmy weather is like a siren song for home cooks, eager to break out the soup pots and preheat an oven.
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Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The siren song of protectionism poses an additional problem, potentially luring states into a vicious cycle of economic nationalism.
—Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
That makes sense—the siren song of its Adult Easy Bake Oven vibe is already hard enough to resist.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
Men are as capable of being seduced by the siren song of Wedding Capitalism as women.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2024
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Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Oct. 2024
The siren song of protectionism poses an additional problem, potentially luring states into a vicious cycle of economic nationalism.
—Dhruva Jaishankar, Foreign Affairs, 15 Apr. 2021
That makes sense—the siren song of its Adult Easy Bake Oven vibe is already hard enough to resist.
—Carina Finn, Bon Appétit, 3 Sep. 2024
Men are as capable of being seduced by the siren song of Wedding Capitalism as women.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 21 Feb. 2024
See all Example Sentences for siren song
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
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Yet famous faces aside, Aspen’s lure lies way beyond its glitz and glamor.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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But the lure of working with Martin was too good to resist.Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Dec. 2024
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As practicing Mormons, the family built a brand on resisting the temptations of fame while capturing the spirit of the era with their flared jumpsuits and rollicking dance choreography.Hank Sanders, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Acquiescing to the way the world works is one of the temptations of being a journalist, and in Italy, for nearly a generation, the way the world worked had been Fascist.Christopher Tayler, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
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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
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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
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Michele Herrmann, a Forbes contributor since 2018, is a freelance writer who reports on new hotels and attractions, travel trends, small ship cruising, public ...Michele Herrmann, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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The films lead to streaming series which become theme park rides and attractions which can turn into stage shows and ice shows, with the characters making appearances around the globe.Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.
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