as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
Hellbent on destroying the pure, chaste and overly self-righteous preacher who denied her satisfaction, Salome performs a seductive dance at her stepfather Herod’s birthday feast.
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E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Ryan Tedder and Grant Boutin crafted a beat with the hip-hop stomp of Imperial-era Timbaland, and on it, McRae exudes Furtado’s same seductive swagger.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Quite darkly seductive flavors that include allspice, soy and cherry chocolate cake.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
He’s aided in basking in all this prettiness with the seductive cinematography from Daria D’Antonio and expert costuming from Carlo Poggioli.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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E.r. Zarevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Mar. 2025
Ryan Tedder and Grant Boutin crafted a beat with the hip-hop stomp of Imperial-era Timbaland, and on it, McRae exudes Furtado’s same seductive swagger.
—Alex Suskind, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2025
Quite darkly seductive flavors that include allspice, soy and cherry chocolate cake.
—Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
He’s aided in basking in all this prettiness with the seductive cinematography from Daria D’Antonio and expert costuming from Carlo Poggioli.
—Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Surviving Earth Director: Thea Gajić, Producers: Aleksandra Bilić, Sophie Reynolds, UK 2025 Golden Gate Awards: Global Visions Competition Vlad, a charismatic Yugoslav refugee and talented musician, is a larger-than-life character who cherishes his teenage daughter.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
26 Mar. 2025
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Alternating between vivid dream-like recreations of Martin’s past and present-day interviews with the charismatic survivor, the film effectively conveys Martin’s extraordinary journey—an emotional roller coaster ride of heartbreak and triumph.—
Addie Morfoot,
Variety,
24 Mar. 2025
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Extended Collegiate Careers: With the appealing combination of advanced training facilities and substantial NIL earnings, players may choose to remain in college longer.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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When the Heat acquired Andrew Wiggins in the Jimmy Butler trade, one of his appealing qualities was his durability.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
29 Mar. 2025
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
The Totally Football Show,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.—
Maggie Griswold,
StyleCaster,
1 Apr. 2025
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Join us for this fascinating discussion. Download or subscribe to this show at: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space.—
Space.com Staff,
Space.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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Each episode of the series was filmed as one continuous shot, which was a fascinating creative choice.—
Harmeet Kaur,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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Even more alluring is his directorial career, as he’s only helmed four movies (one of which was never released, and has reportedly only been shown to friends and family).—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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There’s something just so alluring about red hair, which is why celebrity hair colorist Jacob Schwartz, who counts the likes of Margot Robbie, Brie Larson, and Sydney Sweeney as regular clientele, says that vibrant hues of this popular hair color will continue to be huge for spring.—
Audrey Noble,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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