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as in cunning
clever at attaining one's ends by indirect and often deceptive means
a smart and beguiling child who can manipulate her parents with alarming ease
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2
as in misleading
tending or having power to deceive
the beguiling allure of a life of crime
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
the magician effortlessly beguiled and amazed the children
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as in deceiving
to cause to believe what is untrue
beguiled her into believing that yet another worthless item would enhance her life
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as in tempting
to lead away from a usual or proper course by offering some pleasure or advantage
was beguiled by the promise of easy money as a drug dealer
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Recent Examples of beguiling
The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Meander through the beguiling mind of a theater actress, take a siblings road trip that challenges the very notion of family, or delve into a deep, personal secret.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Whether in a 19th-century château with a private garden, an Art Deco mansion with an intriguing history, or at a former fashion atelier reimagined for the present day, the city’s hotels invite you to experience Paris at its most beautiful and beguiling.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Amick stars alongside James Spader as a beguiling beauty whom Spader is helpless before.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
The protagonist of this beguiling novel, Lina, lives with her father in a realm seemingly unbound by ordinary time.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Meander through the beguiling mind of a theater actress, take a siblings road trip that challenges the very notion of family, or delve into a deep, personal secret.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 6 June 2025
Whether in a 19th-century château with a private garden, an Art Deco mansion with an intriguing history, or at a former fashion atelier reimagined for the present day, the city’s hotels invite you to experience Paris at its most beautiful and beguiling.
—Madeline Weinfield, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
Amick stars alongside James Spader as a beguiling beauty whom Spader is helpless before.
—Jordan Crucchiola, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beguiling
Adjective
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Honest Abe is forced to scheme, relying on grit and cunning to win the votes to abolish slavery.—
EW Staff Published,
EW.com,
4 July 2025
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Of all the acts, though, Sudanese American vocalist Dua Saleh was the most subdued, swaying between heart-fluttering falsettos and cunning raps.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
Verb
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The show, hosted by actor Alan Cumming and set in a remote Scottish castle, features reality TV veterans and celebrities working together—and often deceiving each other—in challenges for a cash prize.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Apr. 2025
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Appearances, though, can be deceiving.—
Bob Harkins,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Make lunchtime fun again with the help of a cute and colorful bento box or a fun, interactive lunch box.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
30 July 2025
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The moment in which Guy and Nan reunite at the courthouse and mirror each other on a staircase and over a railing, respectively, is reminiscent of their meet cute in Season 1.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
30 July 2025
Adjective
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Amazon has prevailed in a class-action lawsuit that accused it of engaging in deceptive trade practices.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
19 July 2025
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Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office sent CBZ and its constituent companies several subpoenas in September as investigators probed the chronically unsafe conditions of the companies’ properties, as well as allegations from tenants that CBZ had engaged in insurance fraud and deceptive practices.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The promise of a $225,000 starting salary at a top corporate law firm is luring many, making the financial burden of law school seem more justifiable.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
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Ewen says the task for Southwest will be striking a balance between luring new customers, which could potentially improve financials, and keeping existing customers happy.—
Dallas Morning News,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The combination adds layers of flavor and a subtle edge, giving the salsa the same flavor profile as a spicy version without any burn.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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The wine exhibits a delicate mousse featuring citrus-lime zest, layered with brioche, pear, and subtle minerality.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The leaders who rise—and the companies that outperform—will be those that refuse the false trade-off.—
Jack Zenger,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Winfrey's spokesperson told Newsweek that these reports are false, and that the road will remain open as long as is necessary.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Experts say the falling rate could thaw the largely frozen housing market by enticing buyers off the sidelines.—
Kevin Williams,
Quartz,
13 Mar. 2025
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Nearly all bird species feed their young insects, so planting native greenery that attracts bugs can be enticing to hummingbirds.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Beguiling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beguiling. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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