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
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
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
Any festival, no matter where in the world, faces the challenge of luring people from their homes to participate in the event.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Like Delta, United has thrived by luring premium customers, especially the business crowd that pays extra to reserve at the last minute, while American has struggled in attracting that highly lucrative tier.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
As one of Iowa's oldest state parks, Maquoketa Caves has been luring visitors to its depths since the 1860s.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The outdoor Dusk Bar is another favorite, luring passengers for sunset cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The city, county and SS&E went in together to acquire Toyota Field from philanthropist and onetime developer Gordon Hartman in 2015 in the hopes of luring a Major League Soccer expansion team to the Alamo City.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
While Kerbal incorporates a lot of advanced concepts that real-world astronauts actually grapple with, it's also delivered in a goofy, approachable shell (the eponymous Kerbals are closer to Minions than real people) that's been key to luring in newcomers.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Any festival, no matter where in the world, faces the challenge of luring people from their homes to participate in the event.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 Apr. 2026
Like Delta, United has thrived by luring premium customers, especially the business crowd that pays extra to reserve at the last minute, while American has struggled in attracting that highly lucrative tier.
—Shawn Tully, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2026
As one of Iowa's oldest state parks, Maquoketa Caves has been luring visitors to its depths since the 1860s.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
The outdoor Dusk Bar is another favorite, luring passengers for sunset cocktails.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The city, county and SS&E went in together to acquire Toyota Field from philanthropist and onetime developer Gordon Hartman in 2015 in the hopes of luring a Major League Soccer expansion team to the Alamo City.
—Molly Smith, San Antonio Express-News, 13 Apr. 2026
While Kerbal incorporates a lot of advanced concepts that real-world astronauts actually grapple with, it's also delivered in a goofy, approachable shell (the eponymous Kerbals are closer to Minions than real people) that's been key to luring in newcomers.
—Alan Bradley, Space.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for luring
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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
Verb
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But if the promise of these sights wasn’t tempting enough, Airbnb has a number of jaw-dropping listings that allow travelers to enjoy the country with a more immersive experience—like the opulent Villa Il Cigno, located directly on the shores of Lake Como.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Too rich for my blood, but tempting nonetheless.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And the meteoric rise of AI makes companion robots an attractive policy goal.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Twin Cities,
25 Apr. 2026
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And that mentality is part of what made the Detroit Country Day product attractive to potential employers, as much as his pass-blocking prowess.—
Matthew Mowery,
Chicago Tribune,
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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The Balcony is textbook Manet—grand in ambition, ingeniously composed, visually charismatic, and socially unfathomable.—
Susan Tallman,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Much like James Marsden’s entrance as the obnoxiously wealthy and charismatic Owen Ashe, this sophomore season has come in hot and much more tantalizing, dramatic, emotional, and funnier than before.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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My hero Carol Loomis provided a great service in persuading her pal to share what become justly honored as the Buffett Indicator with all of us.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
19 Apr. 2026
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Flock has become increasingly controversial, with communities across the country persuading their local governments to cancel their contracts, though the number is still dwarfed by how many cities renew their agreements with Flock every year.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Don’t pass up this fun way to get around this charming town.—
Karon Warren,
AJC.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Mars’ between-song banter, though charming, frequently sounded scripted down to the syllable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His frame and traits are enticing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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In Middleboro he is charged with one count of witness intimidation and enticing a child under 16.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Luring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/luring. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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