as in lures
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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Noun
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Avoid temptations by removing alcohol from your home and brining alternative beverages with you to events.—
Alex Groth,
Journal Sentinel,
30 Dec. 2024 -
Andrew has become a cautionary tale about the temptations and pitfalls of modern royalty.—
Danica Kirka,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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About $600,000 will go toward the incentives.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
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Through the initiative, the group was tasked with recruiting and retaining housing providers through financial incentives, creating a broader network of potential homes for people in need.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While the planning effort seeks to replace the existing 2008 master plan with something transformational, the district is not eliminating any of its current attractions or activities anytime soon.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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In addition to the rides and attractions, a 500-room hotel and a retail, dining and entertainment complex are also planned for the new location.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Siren songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20songs. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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