as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time
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Relevance
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as in no
how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable
come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!
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as in to arrive
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Recent Examples of come on
David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
The 15% reduction came on the eve of Congress passing the budget cuts and is KQED’s third round of layoffs in just five years.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The end in Miami will come on Sept. 3, with the final JetBlue flight lifting off for Boston.
—David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 26 July 2025
The 15% reduction came on the eve of Congress passing the budget cuts and is KQED’s third round of layoffs in just five years.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Interjection
The marketing come-on for Sardinia is simple: The Italian island calls itself the Caribbean of the Mediterranean.
—Ann Abel, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Not a euphemistic come-on: Porte Jacquemus likes to cook and to eat pasta.
—Nathan Heller, Vogue, 17 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on
Noun
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The lure of historic settings, whether specific buildings or entire urban districts, has never seemed more irresistible.—
Jeffrey Steele,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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But maybe the lure of some of the best courses in the world, along with a South African summer, could see a seasonal change in his mood toward the country later this year.—
Leonie Kidd,
CNBC,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Responding to a 911 call placed by the surviving victim, officers with the Austin Police Department arrived at 804 East Braker Lane and found both occupants suffering from gunshot wounds.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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The single arrives alongside an expressive music video directed by (La)Horde.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
Noun
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At a time when public trust in higher education is evaporating, faculty are stretched thin, and institutional missions are fraying under financial strain, the temptation is to become further entrenched in the status quo or surrender to inevitable decline.—
Matthew Scogin,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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But if Bell continues to struggle to impress his SAC, there could be the temptation to at least consider alternative paths up the professional ladder.—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Then there is the signaling problem that arises when the leader of the U.S. government is openly threatening U.S. companies.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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There are civil-rights groups and judges who have refused Trump’s most blatant challenges to the rule of law.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
3 Aug. 2025
Noun
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During a Monday press conference, lawmakers and The Boring Co. officials did not share details on any incentives The Boring Co. receives.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
31 July 2025
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Loyalty programs—built through airline partnerships, premium tiers and behavioral incentives—can further deepen trust and retention.—
Baranitharan Venkatakrishnan,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
Interjection
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And then, oh, my gosh, the brother of the person that's in the lake works at the boathouse in Lexington.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 July 2025
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The jalapeno pesto it’s bathed in transports the dish from ho-hum to oh, yum!—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Research has found that concerns about body image can emerge as early as age 3, and may become worse over time.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
31 July 2025
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While in 2025 the brand saw some new color trends emerge, this year's Forecast serves as the second part to the 2024 Colormix Forecast Anthology: Volume One.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 July 2025
Noun
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The source noted that philanthropy is part of their mutual attraction.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Other recent theme park incidents that made headlines include a backstage fire at Epcot at Walt Disney World in Florida, and riders who jumped off of a raft ride after becoming stuck on the attraction at Six Flags Over Texas in June 2024.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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“Come on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/come%20on. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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