as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the alluring beauty of the swans on the lake held us spellbound
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
was so allured by his sister's college roommate that before long he was asking her for a date
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
allured by the promise of big bucks, he decided to have a go at a job on the trading floor of the stock market
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Recent Examples of alluring
Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
The Rooms The 282 guest rooms and suites, each with large Aegean-facing windows and doors that open onto spacious patios or balconies, are designed to harmonize with the surrounding gardens and greenery, as well as the alluring backdrop of the sea and sky.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Despite being married, Hemingway was infuriated by the news that Loeb had enjoyed a fling with the alluring Twysden.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Adjective
Initially hoping to profile the alluring con, journalist Wes Easton’s venture takes a different direction when Roya asks him to ghostwrite a memoir for her instead as a means of resurrecting her reputation.
—Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 1 July 2025
The Rooms The 282 guest rooms and suites, each with large Aegean-facing windows and doors that open onto spacious patios or balconies, are designed to harmonize with the surrounding gardens and greenery, as well as the alluring backdrop of the sea and sky.
—Marcia Desanctis, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Despite being married, Hemingway was infuriated by the news that Loeb had enjoyed a fling with the alluring Twysden.
—Tony Perrottet, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 June 2025
For many players, the prospect of a Club World Cup at the end of a grueling season is not alluring.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for alluring
Adjective
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In fact, on the whole the backup quarterback market might not have been very appealing among players such as Joshua Dobbs (New England), Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) and Mac Jones (San Francisco).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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If the team were inclined to bolster that position, Auburn’s Ike Irish and North Carolina’s Luke Stevenson would each be attractive options.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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The bulk of the lunar material falls into orbit around the more gravitationally attractive sun.—
Nola Taylor Tillman,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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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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Support letters, filed by friends and family members in court, describe him as a charismatic and polite young man with righteous goals and aspirations.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
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With only one problematic, diasporic leader who isn’t all that charismatic, a lot of people are hesitant to rally behind him, and Iranian people are afraid and out of resources, and economically suffering.—
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July 3,
Literary Hub,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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The brand unveiled its retro designs on its Instagram posts featuring women in playful vignettes – voluptuous motifs of bygone beauty in seductive positions.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The 24 rooms and suites are enchanting, but the greatest riches are found in the former vault, which once stored gold bars and furs and has now been transformed into the Simmer Down cocktail bar.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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Clad in a black, flowy dress with chains swinging around their waist, Dua Saleh’s whispery cadence gave her an enchanting presence over the room.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Alluring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/alluring. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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