as in lure
something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain
the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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Recent Examples of siren song
That’s been the siren song of the entire agency business since the 1970s — good intentions that devolve into empty promises once an agency’s founder retires and the financial arm of the company gets the culture in a chokehold.
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Tim Maleeny, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The crowds were big and immediate, drawn by the siren song of authentic Mexican street food and the effortless cool of Coyo’s hidden speakeasy.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Given that, even in the U.S., President Trump has proved unable to encourage the oil sector to increase investment, the industry seems unlikely to follow the siren song of abundant but risky resources in Russia.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Yet the siren song of the future need not blind engineers to lessons of history that are vital to making sound decisions today.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2015
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Tim Maleeny, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The crowds were big and immediate, drawn by the siren song of authentic Mexican street food and the effortless cool of Coyo’s hidden speakeasy.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
Given that, even in the U.S., President Trump has proved unable to encourage the oil sector to increase investment, the industry seems unlikely to follow the siren song of abundant but risky resources in Russia.
—Michael Lynch, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Yet the siren song of the future need not blind engineers to lessons of history that are vital to making sound decisions today.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2015
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
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
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
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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
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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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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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