turn-ons

noun

Definition of turn-onsnext
plural of turn-on
as in lures
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move

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  1. temptations
  2. attractions
  3. incentives
  4. motivations
  5. stimuli
Noun
  • Our coping mechanisms are frayed and the temptations are just too strong.
    Ann Kowal Smith, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
  • So trust your instincts and avoid the distractions and temptations in order to focus on what truly matters to you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of temptations
Noun
  • To find the best resort for your family, determine what is most important to you, such as dining, activities, or proximity to attractions.
    Gina Kramer, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • How to Get Around New Bern’s historic downtown is easily walkable, so exploring on foot is a great way to experience the local attractions up close.
    Trudy Haywood Saunders, Travel + Leisure, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of attractions
Noun
  • Keighley advises entrepreneurs to focus on solutions that do not rely heavily on government incentives.
    Marianne Lehnis, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • To stay ahead, North American governments will need to double down on supporting industry with strategic incentives—like the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS Act—to spur R&D and accelerate growth for a new generation of manufacturers.
    Chris Turlica, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of incentives
Noun
  • There is little nuance to anyone’s characterizations or motivations.
    Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 11 Dec. 2024
  • So-to this old scout, the motivations for the Guardians trading Andres Gimenez were simple.
    Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of motivations
Noun
  • For instance, heart rate or EKG readings, now available with greater fidelity by wearables, might point to anxiety around particular stimuli, or reflexive physiological responses to certain situations.
    Sharief Taraman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Using nearly 30 lab rats as their subjects, the research offers insights into how negative stimuli paired with drug rewards influence behavior, offering new perspectives on why addiction manifests differently among individuals.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of stimuli
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