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as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the hospital often offers T-shirts or caps as enticements for people to donate blood
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as in temptation
the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised
the enticement of the party buffet was just too great to ignore for very long
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Recent Examples of enticement
Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.
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Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
At this point, Jovic’s contract would be more an offload than an enticement, perhaps a vehicle to be utilized in taking on Ja Morant’s money.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bold color pattern is the enticement for what’s underneath.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
But for those whom a little bit of planning goes a long way, here’s all the enticement one needs to set off on an unforgettable adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
In a plea deal, Szewczul was sentenced for child enticement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
On this overcast weekday morning, Edelman, now 30, is here with her own 4-year-old daughter, Leah; her friend, Allison Teisch of North Miami Beach, and Teisch’s 4-year-old, Danielle, all of them on the prowl for enticement and diversion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The enticement of a big transfer at the club level and all that a big move represents — growth, a new challenge, a bigger stage and (of course) more money — can sometimes be at conflict with the realities on the international stage.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
At this point, Jovic’s contract would be more an offload than an enticement, perhaps a vehicle to be utilized in taking on Ja Morant’s money.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The bold color pattern is the enticement for what’s underneath.
—James Raia, Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2026
But for those whom a little bit of planning goes a long way, here’s all the enticement one needs to set off on an unforgettable adventure.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
In any case, today’s entering workforce, Generation Z, seems less likely to fall for those enticements than past workers starting their careers.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2026
In a plea deal, Szewczul was sentenced for child enticement.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 5 Mar. 2026
On this overcast weekday morning, Edelman, now 30, is here with her own 4-year-old daughter, Leah; her friend, Allison Teisch of North Miami Beach, and Teisch’s 4-year-old, Danielle, all of them on the prowl for enticement and diversion.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The enticement of a big transfer at the club level and all that a big move represents — growth, a new challenge, a bigger stage and (of course) more money — can sometimes be at conflict with the realities on the international stage.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticement
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Over the past half century, the federal government has been trying to persuade Americans to build savings to cover their retirement, and to supplement Social Security, using tax breaks as a lure.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just how Canneseries achieved this says much about the lure of Cannes and a screening in the 2,300-seat Grand Theatre Lumière, one of the most iconic cinemas in the world.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
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In this one, the book advance probably immunizes Vance from charges and temptations of Washington’s ubiquitous graft.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is my insurance policy to resist temptation a la Starbucks.—
Bon Appétit,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Apr. 2026
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There are no performance incentive payments or cost-of-living increase for senior leadership in the current fiscal year, according to a budget overview, and no incentive payments for anyone in the coming fiscal year starting July 1.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, Massachusetts became the first state in the country to adopt an equity performance incentive, explicitly holding the system accountable for reaching low-income households, renters, and communities of color.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
26 Apr. 2026
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Judge Jeffrey Clymer sentenced McCoy to 5 years on the child seduction charge, but suspended 3 1/2 years to be served on probation.—
Jim Woods,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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Trust your powers of seduction.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
16 Apr. 2026
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Explore Fishbone Alley in Gulfport Just across the street from the Amtrak station in Gulfport, Fishbone Alley features a variety of restaurants, bars and other attractions that are perfect for a delicious meal and live entertainment.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Country Bears Musical Jamboree, a Frontierland neighbor and opening-day attraction, modernized its playlist and production in 2024.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Enticement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticement. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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