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
Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
That’s why ideologies can be incredibly tempting and seductive for our predictive brains that are trying to resolve uncertainty, that are trying to resolve ambiguities, that are just trying to understand the world in a coherent way.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
Because its long-range artillery was believed to be crucial for the liberation of Boston, the fort became exceedingly tempting to raid.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Adjective
For the partnership, Beckham stripped down for a tempting photoshoot that is now featured on towering Cat Dad billboards in New York City's Times Square and on social media, where Temptations is campaigning for more cat dad inclusion in PEOPLE's Sexiest Man Alive issues.
—Michelle Lee, People.com, 13 May 2025
That’s why ideologies can be incredibly tempting and seductive for our predictive brains that are trying to resolve uncertainty, that are trying to resolve ambiguities, that are just trying to understand the world in a coherent way.
—Sean Illing, Vox, 12 May 2025
Because its long-range artillery was believed to be crucial for the liberation of Boston, the fort became exceedingly tempting to raid.
—Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025
Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempting
Adjective
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The turquoise glitter of the Adriatic Sea is enticing indeed, but the pursuit of beachfront fun doesn’t have to compromise on culture.—
Nina-Sophia Miralles,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Weston McKennie and Tim Weah, two regular USMNT starters, will be participating in that tournament with Juventus and won’t be with the U.S. Gio Reyna, once an enticing prospect, is struggling for minutes at the club level, but will be with Borussia Dortmund for the Club World Cup, as well.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Viewers eager for strategy and a touch of seduction will find everything waiting when Scandal lands back on Netflix on June 17.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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Especially in the language, there’s a lot of seduction in the lyrics.—
Vita Dadoo,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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At plus-money, that's outstanding value for a player who A) averaged 24.4 ppg in the regular season and B) is exploiting a tantalizing matchup.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 May 2025
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But for all that’s common knowledge about Wright, there are a number of tantalizing details lying just below the surface.—
Carrie Hojnicki,
Architectural Digest,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Supporting players are well cast across the board, with Williamson wisely tempering his character’s heartfelt exhortations to trust God so that Charlie comes across as supportive, not preachy.—
Joe Leydon,
Variety,
23 May 2025
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The design delivers an exhortation: Remember, but move on; move on, but keep remembering.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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Having more memory is often beneficial, making the 16GB version of the card feel more alluring.—
Michael Justin Allen Sexton,
PC Magazine,
21 May 2025
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West Virginia Tourism Office The West Virginia Tourism Office welcomes all visitors to experience the state’s natural beauty and alluring spirit.—
West Virginia Tourism,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The agency has sued companies for persuading veterans to sell their pension and disability payments, for charging military families more than thirty-six per cent interest on pawn loans, and for misleading servicemembers to take costly cash-out refinance loans on their homes.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Bears don’t appear to be having much trouble persuading offensive players to come to Chicago after hiring Johnson, the former Detroit Lions offensive coordinator.—
Sean Hammond,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger refused Trump’s entreaties to stuff the ballot boxes in Georgia with another 11,000 votes for Trump.—
Erica Frantz,
The Conversation,
16 May 2025
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There is some evidence that these entreaties are reaching curious ears.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempting. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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