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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
every commercial seemed to be for some tempting snack specifically designed to entice me from my diet
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Recent Examples of enticing
Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In an era where heads are quickly turned by enticing name, image and likeness and revenue-sharing deals, Georgia managed to retain the most talent of any starting lineup in the Southeastern Conference in 2026.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s something endlessly enticing about Italy.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
His physical therapist and surgeon suggested more protein early on in his recovery process, which is what makes the Brotein bundle so enticing to him.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
In an era where heads are quickly turned by enticing name, image and likeness and revenue-sharing deals, Georgia managed to retain the most talent of any starting lineup in the Southeastern Conference in 2026.
—CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Verb
There is no option C because the only NFL team that hasn’t already made other plans for its starting quarterback job is the Arizona Cardinals and joining a rebuilding program wouldn't be enticing to Rodgers.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
There’s something endlessly enticing about Italy.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enticing
Adjective
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There’s a variety of breads and Iberian cured meats, hot dishes prepared to order, and tempting pastries are complemented by fresh juices and coffees.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Either way, Walmart currently has some tempting deals on patio furniture, like this 7-piece seating set that’s majorly discounted or this generously-sized deck storage box that’s also on sale.—
Brittany VanDerBill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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The Big East has steadied its membership, since the conference’s revival, by adding Butler, Creighton and Xavier, luring UConn back to its rightful home, winning four men’s basketball national championships, four women’s hoops titles and now operating out of the Empire State Building.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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But Mizrachi sees potential for Pensacola in some of the same forces that are luring Jews to Boca and Aventure — including unhappiness among New Yorkers with the city’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani.—
Larry Luxner,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2026
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For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Vikings might need a more reliable back than a true weapon, but Claiborne would add a tantalizing dimension to the run game.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nate plays his older neighbors like a fiddle, seducing them with his beauty, money, and youth.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the left, he’s heralded as the only voice capable of seducing young men disaffected by party politics.—
Abigail Sylvor Greenberg,
Vanity Fair,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Benet, who is very appealing, really deserved much more to do vocally.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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Forest face Newcastle at home that week before another appealing home fixture against Bournemouth in Gameweek 38.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Watching the two teams toggle schematic approaches mid-series and adjust rosters in the offseasons to better matchup with one another has produced an enthralling chess match.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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His absence in the Warriors’ last home game of the regular season also put a damper on what could have been another enthralling matchup of two of the NBA’s biggest stars.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Now, an alluring, sustainably minded bolthole—part of the Design Hotels portfolio—has opened in the Kissamos countryside, around forty minutes’ drive from Chania in rural Trachilos.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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That Niall finds Ruben so alluring is natural to Gadd, who believes the notion of a valiant male figure has been bred into everyone via fables and fairy tales.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Enticing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enticing. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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