siren song

noun

Definition of siren songnext
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 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 And the contemporary restaurant landscape brings its own challenges — ask any nascent restaurateur tempted by the siren song of Instagram walls or food trends with the lifespan of a mayfly — including the weight of online reviews. — Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Apr. 2026 And while the sport has tried to keep up with modern times, in recent years that nostalgic siren song has been heard by the execs in Daytona Beach. — Greg Engle, Forbes.com, 23 Feb. 2026 Like her previous film, Nightborn is a siren song from under the floorboards and the primal demands of nature, despite our attempts to build on top of them. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for siren song
Recent Examples of Synonyms for siren song
  1. lure
  2. temptation
  3. incentive
  4. attraction
Noun
  • Hoyer shockingly stole Counsell from the Brewers three years ago with the lure of the biggest managerial contract ever, believing Counsell’s obvious skills and brains would help strengthen the Cubs and weaken the Brewers.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The presence of Greek life on campus, with its stately houses, exuberant social events and starring role in American pop culture, can also be a lure for students, the lifeblood of academia.
    — Brittany Shammas, CNN Money, 17 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
  • 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
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

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“Siren song.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/siren%20song. Accessed 23 Oct. 2026.

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