as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
The airy melted Hokkaido potato dish with chawanmushi, lightly pickled spring onion, and Cristal caviar was seductive and unexpected.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
With each of those numbers comes a selection of explosive, seductive, and electric choreography.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Don José is an inexperienced Spanish soldier who falls in love with the seductive Gypsy, Carmen.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026, a stark black-and-white color palette with hints of animal prints, bright hues, and cozy neutrals looked incredibly chic, especially rendered in seductive tailoring.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026
With each of those numbers comes a selection of explosive, seductive, and electric choreography.
—Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Mar. 2026
Don José is an inexperienced Spanish soldier who falls in love with the seductive Gypsy, Carmen.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
For Fall/Winter 2026, a stark black-and-white color palette with hints of animal prints, bright hues, and cozy neutrals looked incredibly chic, especially rendered in seductive tailoring.
—Kevin Huynh, InStyle, 12 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
Adjective
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Even the most skeptical viewer may be susceptible to the distractions of a particularly charismatic or chatty illusionist, right?—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
1 Apr. 2026
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Few cops are so charismatic and horrific as Asbæk’s character.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Their rare sprinkling of colorful choices throughout were even less appealing to the modern aesthete’s eye, right down to the pinkish-red bathroom.—
Kathryn O’Shea-Evans,
Robb Report,
29 Mar. 2026
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Now, agents field interest from sometimes dozens of potential buyers, and authors can pick the deal most appealing to them.—
Leah Asmelash,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The water tower’s attractive exterior design appears to be an extension of the other residences.—
David Caraccio
April 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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Analyst Justin Post said that Meta’s recent pullback has now created an attractive opportunity for investors.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Most regions in the country are brimming with high-end hotels and charming bed and breakfasts, but staying at an Airbnb is a very Parent Trap move that gives you a closer connection to the area.—
Kelsey Mulvey,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2026
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As charming as this set of tracks is, why release them now?—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
2 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Soak up onsen culture at Ginzan, one of Japan’s most enchanting bathing destinations.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Apr. 2026
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The staff members aren’t just part of a crew of butlers, receptionists, and cooks, but each play a role in Buahan’s enchanting story.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The new five-star luxury hotel in Rome has many stories to tell, but equally fascinating are the stories that are playing out today.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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It’s surrounded by big, fascinating ideas rather than functioning as a source of them.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.—
Amanda Rosa,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2026
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What was once two city blocks of dingy industrial warehouses is now an alluring complex of stores, cafes, artist studios and event space meant to attract Fort Lauderdale’s burgeoning population of young professionals and South Floridians willing to drive from Miami and West Palm Beach.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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