ALLUREMENT Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

allurement

noun

Definition of allurement

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain for him the allurement of gambling is not the prospect of getting rich but rather the excitement of the game

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as in temptation

the act or pressure of giving in to a desire especially when ill-advised difficult to ignore the allurements of the sideshow posters at the carnival

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Noun

The lure of becoming the first player in NBA history to win a championship with four different franchises seems to be enough motivation.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026
The lure of becoming the first player in NBA history to win a championship with four franchises seems to be enough motivation.

— Tim Reynolds, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of lure

Noun

Rather than doing a literal adaptation, the creators kept the book’s DNA and tweaked the ideas of evil, temptation and power with a contemporary twist.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026
But the battle against the temptation of price promotions is long and one that has had the industry continually losing ground.

— Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of temptation

Noun

Carnival's larger ships include attractions such as a roller coaster at sea, while Norwegian offers amenities including water parks, go-kart racing and virtual-reality gaming.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
What contributed to making the Kyoto moment a more visible one is also Japan’s longstanding attraction to visitors.

— Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of attraction

Noun

In this seduction, in a text that manages to be both grandiose and intimate, Rice works the mysterious alchemy of creating permanence.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026
Collections this week were versatile, taking the client from day to evening with a sense of seduction and confidence.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of seduction

Noun

Strong demand for oil, particularly from Asia, continues to provide an incentive for tanker operators to transport energy supplies from the Persian Gulf, even as security threats complicate voyages.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
But Sawie emphasized that this work is just part of the solution, noting that real progress can’t be made until farmers have access to reliable markets and incentives that recognize the work put into transitioning to organic practices.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of incentive

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