seduction
noun
se·duc·tion
si-ˈdək-shən 
1
: the act of seducing
especially
: the enticement of a person to sexual intercourse
2
: something that seduces : temptation
3
: something that attracts or charms
Examples of seduction in a Sentence
The book describes his seductions of young women.
the swift seduction of the home buyers into a bigger house than they could afford
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Hurlbut agreed that the seduction of AI is its ease and accessibility.
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The rhythm of the writing shows the staccato nature of those relationships, with their stops and starts, and how sometimes signs of seduction cannot be misinterpreted or not picked up at all.
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Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
There is no grand seduction scene.
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Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The seduction of despair can be intense, whether on the personal or the political level.
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Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The rhythm of the writing shows the staccato nature of those relationships, with their stops and starts, and how sometimes signs of seduction cannot be misinterpreted or not picked up at all.
—
Murtada Elfadl,
Variety,
26 June 2026
There is no grand seduction scene.
—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The seduction of despair can be intense, whether on the personal or the political level.
—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for seduction
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“Seduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seduction. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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