allurement

noun

Definition of allurementnext
1
as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game

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2
as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival

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  1. lure
  2. temptation
  3. attraction
  4. seduction
  5. incentive
Noun
  • The lure of California’s soft-on-crime policies has resulted in criminals from across the world coming to California to steal – and get away with it.
    Todd Spitzer, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
  • For a journalist, the lure of fact-checking Mezrich’s books is irresistible.
    Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of lure
Noun
  • Yet Mann urged his audiences to resist the temptation to deride humanity.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Avoid the temptation to micromanage and assert control to mitigate this risk.
    Don Yaeger, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of temptation
Noun
  • Six Flags Entertainment Corporation, the parent company of Kings Island and Cedar Point, announced Thursday that the Mason amusement park will introduce a new family thrill attraction for the 2026 operating season.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
  • Kings Island will introduce a new family thrill attraction.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • 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
  • With Venus casting its love spell through Scorpio, the magic of intensity and seduction permeate through the air.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of seduction
Noun
  • Bio Essence plans to increase income through sales force strengthening, sales incentives, and marketing activities, and is exploring additional financing options.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • In many instances, local and state tax incentives are supporting these projects.
    James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentive
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