siren song

noun

Synonyms of siren songnext
: an alluring utterance or appeal
especially : one that is seductive or deceptive

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the opportunity for fame and fortune is the siren song that has long lured the ambitious to the big city
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It’s made with Alaria seaweed to improve skin’s elasticity and give it a firmer look, while a blend of natural oils leaves the skin feeling smooth as a siren song. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 When things are going smoothly, the bedtime routine calls to us from the end of each day like a soporific siren song. — Miranda Rake, Parents, 16 Aug. 2026 Coyote is influenced by the siren song of veritable ambulance-chasing lawyer Kevin Avery (Will Forte, being characteristically very funny and exceedingly hangdog), who specializes in small claims against Acme. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026 There are questions about Harris’ maturity, which really amps up the boom-or-bust energy, but later in the draft, a player like him becomes a siren song for GMs. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for siren song

Word History

First Known Use

1568, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of siren song was in 1568

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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/siren%20song. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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