as in enticing
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as in seduction
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as in luring
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
that chocolate dessert sure tempts me, but I should stick with my diet
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as in risking
to take a chance on
refusing to lay in enough food for the long winter tempts the dangers of starvation
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Recent Examples of tempting
William Baldwin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Of course, this isn’t the first time that, in the face of overwhelming global events, it’s felt tempting to do nothing.
—Olga Khazan, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The steaks, along with an impressive selection of caviar, seafood dishes and tempting desserts in the famous Dessert Room (separate reservations) are complimented by one of the world’s largest wine collections.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
There’s also the threat of retaliation, and farmers, who are among Trump’s most loyal supporters and have vigilant defenders in Congress, make a tempting target.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Russian market once offered a tempting collection of cheap banks and oil producers.
—William Baldwin, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
Of course, this isn’t the first time that, in the face of overwhelming global events, it’s felt tempting to do nothing.
—Olga Khazan, TIME, 21 Mar. 2025
The steaks, along with an impressive selection of caviar, seafood dishes and tempting desserts in the famous Dessert Room (separate reservations) are complimented by one of the world’s largest wine collections.
—Susan B. Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2025
There’s also the threat of retaliation, and farmers, who are among Trump’s most loyal supporters and have vigilant defenders in Congress, make a tempting target.
—Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tempting
Adjective
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Yet, at the ring of the phone or the ping of the group chat, our hearts leap at the hope of some enticing morsel, delivered hot.—
Alexandra Schwartz,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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The garden is divided into several enticing categories, from geographical designations to thematic gardens.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Pérez’s Mimì doesn’t seem to worry about seduction either way; in this production, Rodolfo is the calm from the storm of her life.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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Here, Clay, played by Al Freeman Jr., is a fool too easily lured by Lula’s unhinged seduction, all but assuring his destruction.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The church was notorious for luring in young industry strivers; one of Scott’s good friends had joined.—
Rachel Syme,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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Underwood, a former grocery store worker, hit the 10-year-old with a cutting board after luring her into his residence, per AP, The Norman Transcript and The Oklahoman.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Enticing aromas of leather and olive oil greet the senses, leading to a tantalizing blend of citrus peel, cinnamon, oak, dark chocolate, and nutmeg: Plummy, spiced fruit dances on the palate upon a soft, sweet mouthfeel.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Its landscapes don’t offer guarantees, but rather the tantalizing tease of possibility.—
Chris Schalkx,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Slot became more involved in the post-match celebrations with supporters than ever before, raising his arms to the Kop in an apparent exhortation for fans to give a little more.—
Gregg Evans,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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Yet this was not an exhortation to double down on partisanship.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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
Verb
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So instead of scientific breakthroughs, this campaign has relied on persuading millions of people to change basic behaviors.—
Sam Mednick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
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Baldwin staged the play in Istanbul, recruiting Cherry to compose music for it and persuading male actors to take up drag.—
Doreen St. Félix,
The New Yorker,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The society has not taken any disciplinary action in response to these entreaties.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
12 Mar. 2025
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This isn’t all an entreaty for Congress and local leaders to do nothing.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Tempting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tempting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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