COME-ON Synonyms: 116 Similar and Opposite Words

come on 1 of 3

verb

Definition of come on

as in to arrive

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come-on

2 of 3

noun

ˈkəm-ˌȯn

as in lure

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time

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come on

3 of 3

interjection

as in no

how surprising, doubtful, or unbelievable come on, you can't be serious in making such an offer!

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Verb

Well, a stock B barre chord in the hands of one of the greatest rhythm guitar players on the planet named the Edge, come on. — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 2 Aug. 2026 Things often change when the pads come on, but the rookie draftees are off to a promising start. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 1 Aug. 2026

Noun

But where Destiny’s Child depicted small acts of service as intimate foreplay, Mai drops the come-ons and finds pleasure in the favors themselves. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026 Gobel’s frenetic Papo poses and spins tales to cover up his fear and lack of confidence, and Anthony, with a thick Brooklyn accent and cringey come-ons, sees in Diane the music of love that’s been missing from his life. — Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for come on

Recent Examples of Synonyms for come on

Verb

This position — especially once assistant head coach Frank Smith arrived — requires immense mental aptitude.

— Alec Lewis, New York Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The minister said Nepal has received over 57 metric tons of relief supplies from India, with additional aid arriving from China, Japan, Australia and other countries.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of arrive

Noun

That state and its film incentives have been a major lure for productions for years.

— Eva Flowe August 28, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
The storyline involves Lasso leaving his job as head coach of AFC Richmond, returning to Kansas City to be closer to his son, and the team’s front office attempting the lure him back to England.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of lure

Interjection

And before accepting a bank’s no as the final word, ask someone who works with alternative documentation every day whether the file that failed a tax-return test would pass a bank-statement one.

— Karen Koehler, Miami Herald, 31 Aug. 2026
And no, that really hasn't been able to, in a meaningful way, make up for the premiums, the higher premiums that people are paying as a result of those.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of no

Verb

As the commission moved toward a vote on the plan, there was a certain resignation among the ballroom skeptics, who knew that they were outnumbered.

— Antonia Hitchens, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026
McCoy was skeptical; there wasn’t enough time for the Volunteers to drive four hours from Knoxville to Atlanta.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of be

Noun

But financial markets cannot operate on the assumption that temptation doesn't exist.

— Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Others shared excitement for the duo’s success — and also shared concern for temptation, living so close to the addicting food.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of temptation

Noun

In July, California’s Public Utilities Commission approved new incentives of up to $20,300 for ride-hailing app drivers to buy or lease new zero-emission vehicles, and often now, ride hailers can choose to be picked up by an EV on the apps.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Lucrative contracts in the French league, lack of incentive to travel overseas and strict rules from the French Federation meant a local product grew but never went global.

— Eden Laase, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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