as in enticing
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as in seduction
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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in risking
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempting
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
But the app has been working fairly well for me recently, which makes this tempting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
Those skincare saviors are simply too tempting to resist, even at full price.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Similar tempting offers are coming from Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and others too.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
But as tempting as this approach might sound, setting such hard deadlines is almost always a terrible idea, according to Dr. Burrets.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 3 Dec. 2024
But the app has been working fairly well for me recently, which makes this tempting.
—Chris Welch, The Verge, 2 Dec. 2024
Those skincare saviors are simply too tempting to resist, even at full price.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024
Similar tempting offers are coming from Hyundai, Kia, Nissan and others too.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempting
Adjective
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Whereas short-term picks may be enticing, an effective pioneer must anticipate the long-term results of each decision.Boris Kreiman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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The club was finally rounding into form thanks in part to the availability of that entire enticing triumvirate.Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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That seduction would form the foundation for the show, with Celebrimbor himself the main hero of our story, a tragic hero whose pride is both his downfall and his tragic legacy.Erik Kain, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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Scenes of celebration, public adoration, seduction and romance mingle in the film’s tease – as its lead traverses a thorny yet exhilarating path toward self-acceptance.Holly Jones, Variety, 16 Oct. 2024
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Mets owner Steve Cohen had a meticulous approach to luring Soto to Queens.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Helena, the state capital, remains a small vestige of the Old West, with just 34,000 residents, so luring doctors has always been a challenge.J. David McSwane, ProPublica, 7 Dec. 2024
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This decadent creation features lobster tails, generously filled with a tantalizing mixture of four types of seafood — lobster, crab, scallops and shrimp — blended with a rich kimchi sauce.Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 3 Dec. 2024
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This aromatic delight also features tantalizing hints of tonka bean, patchouli, and sweet osmanthus, also known as devilwood.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Nov. 2024
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Despite the exhortations, no model scored above 2% on the test.ByZack Savitsky, science.org, 3 Dec. 2024
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The most notable exhortation came from House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the New York Times first reported and sources confirmed to Axios.Andrew Solender, Axios, 1 Dec. 2024
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As the alluring but sinister garment exerts its influence, family bonds are tested, and reality itself is called into question.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 6 Dec. 2024
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Matte or glossy, the cherry vibe is equally alluring on all types of fabrics and beauty formulas. Enter your red era with a taste of these cherry delights.Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Data can be an important element for persuading your audience and adding color to your story.George Baker Sr., Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Your credibility can be the difference between persuading an audience and losing their trust.John Hall, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024
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Otherwise, do your best to ignore their entreaties and build your life with your husband based on your plans, not their projections.Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024
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This is especially concerning because decades of research have shown that people are often more influenced by stories than by explicit arguments and entreaties.Haoran Chu, Discover Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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