as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
the luring sight of sparkling gemstones in a jewelry-store window
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
the hunter lured the lion into the open with the antelope carcass
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Recent Examples of luring
News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
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Many of her works feature glitter, beads, and notions, luring the viewer in with their collective splendor and evoking intimacy.
—News Desk, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2024
But the 48-year-old was arrested at his Las Vegas home in January 2023, accused of luring girls from California to Canada and allegedly raping them and making some his spiritual wives under the false guise of traditional practices.
—Sean Keane, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
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There is consensus among investors that a single English language word boosts your chances of receiving funding, which makes a .ai domain all the more appealing, as there’s more single-word availability under this extension.Darpan Munjal, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Schur’s new series, the Netflix comedy A Man on the Inside, reunites him with Good Place co-star Ted Danson, and approaches many of the same ideas in a very different, but still hugely appealing way.Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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This is one reason leeward ridges are so attractive to deer.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2024
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The cartoon game will run on ESPN2, Disney+ and ESPN+, the latest attempt by ESPN to devise new sports formats that are more attractive to young children and their families, perhaps, than the real thing.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
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Musawi’s assassination led to the rise of the more charismatic Nasrallah.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Engage in rhetoric that’s challenging, charismatic and caring.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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This approach ensures a mood that complements each casino’s unique ambiance, engages the clientele and enhances their experience, enticing them to remain on the property longer and spend more.Nathan Green, Rolling Stone, 1 Oct. 2024
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These waterproof shoes come with a laundry list of enticing features, the first being a special Vibram Ecostep Recycle outsole, which provides grip on wet and dry surfaces.Kelsey Stewart, Travel + Leisure, 30 Sep. 2024
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Things immediately feel amiss the moment the Sisters first meet their charming tormentor.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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The two-guest home, complete with a full kitchen, is surrounded by the charming Cady Hill Forest, home to over 11 miles of trails—and a profusion of color when the leaves change each fall.Stephanie Vermillion, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
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Since Friday, Krause, Anderson ,and Mother Earth Foods are persuading grocery stores like Sam’s Club to redirect perishable foods from their dumpsters to Asheville’s residents.Jessica Wakeman, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2024
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In addition to persuading Arab countries to immediately adopt a more aggressive posture on enforcing sanctions against Hamas, the Biden administration should push them to publicly call out Sinwar’s obstructionist role in the talks.Andrew P. Miller, Foreign Affairs, 29 Sep. 2024
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James Woods stars as a sleazy TV executive in search of the ultimate ratings grab, alongside Blondie's Debbie Harry as the seductive hostess of the titular broadcast.Katie Rife, EW.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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Other looks shown on female models felt like seductive gestures, such as sheer minidresses with falling spaghetti straps.Jasper Brown, WWD, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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