siren song

noun

Synonyms of siren songnext
: an alluring utterance or appeal
especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

Examples of siren song in a Sentence

the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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There are questions about Harris’ maturity, which really amps up the boom-or-bust energy, but later in the draft, a player like him becomes a siren song for GMs. Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 And the contemporary restaurant landscape brings its own challenges — ask any nascent restaurateur tempted by the siren song of Instagram walls or food trends with the lifespan of a mayfly — including the weight of online reviews. Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 And while the sport has tried to keep up with modern times, in recent years that nostalgic siren song has been heard by the execs in Daytona Beach. Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Like her previous film, Nightborn is a siren song from under the floorboards and the primal demands of nature, despite our attempts to build on top of them. Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for siren song

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of siren song was in 1568

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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siren%20song. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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