as in lures
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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Noun
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Starring Tyriq Withers as Cameron Cade, the story delves deep into the temptations that young athletes face on the journey to going pro, and just how much one is willing to sacrifice for success.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025 -
The United States, however, presumably founded in order to rid citizens of the weight of history and tradition and to orient them toward a continuously improving future, offered more, and alluringly different, temptations.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Green technologies may qualify for financial incentives.—
Michaila Byrne,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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In the past few decades market mechanisms and financial incentives to address deforestation have been implemented, notably in regions with high rates of deforestation through jurisdictional REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation) programs.—
Robert G. Eccles,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Gozo, Malta Just a short ferry ride away from Malta’s main island, Gozo offers the perfect blend of charming scenery and fascinating historic attractions—and for a glimpse into the region’s distant past, Ġgantija is the perfect destination.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Beyond the new coaster, Pigeon Forge is a family paradise thanks to an incredible mix of attractions for every age.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Siren songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20songs. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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