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temptress

noun

ˈtem(p)-trəs

Definition of temptress

as in siren

a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive Greta Garbo, one of the most famous temptresses ever to appear on screen, died in 1990

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Recent Examples of temptress Indeed, she is labelled with being a rule-breaker and temptress. — Lisa Z. Lindahl, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2026 The press demonized her as a temptress, a scandalous two-time divorcee trying to topple the monarchy. — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 24 Jan. 2026 Snatch Game, ever the cruel underwhelming temptress, may live to dismay another day. — Chris Feil, Vulture, 4 July 2025 Olivia Rae made her reality TV debut as a temptress on Temptation Island (2025). — Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for temptress

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siren

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Unanswered questions The Star has been unable to independently verify that the officer had a green light and the Audi ran the red light, or that the police cruiser had its lights and sirens on.

— Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2026
Halo is a personal safety device that can not only share your location with a friend in real time, but also has a flashlight, sirens, and alert functions.

— TIME Staff, Time, 15 Oct. 2026

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