allurements

noun

Definition of allurementsnext
plural of allurement
1
as in lures
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 temptations
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. temptations
  2. attractions
  3. incentives
Noun
  • 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
  • One of the temptations that has to be resisted is the tendency to impose a good standard or law on everyone by legislative or procedural fiat.
    Nick Dedeke, Ars Technica, 28 Sep. 2024
Definition of temptations
Noun
  • That revenue comes from the state's 2% tourism tax, which is levied on lodging and attractions.
    Lucas Dufalla, arkansasonline.com, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Chelsea is no stranger to high-end accommodations, but for anyone in need of a polished property that offers quick access to some of the neighborhood’s top attractions, the Dream Downtown is the perfect spot.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of attractions
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
  • The company acknowledges the need for substantial additional project financing and government incentives to meet future obligations.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of incentives
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