TURN-ONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

turn-ons

noun

plural of turn-on

as in lures

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain knew the offer of free pizza would be a major turn-on to the pair of teenagers she had just asked to help her move

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Noun

Once inside, contestants must navigate a series of Wonka’s games, tests, and temptations designed to challenge them physically, mentally, and morally.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Manage your surroundings by pulling the blinds or leaving the radio on to provide familiar sounds and remove barking temptations.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

Definition of temptations

Noun

The magazine’s modern incarnation covers bird migrations and competitive stone skipping, oversized roadside attractions and how to grow roses.

— HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026
In recent years, though, the city has tried to promote its image instead for natural and cultural attractions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of attractions

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Industry stakeholders argued that the measure had the unintended consequence of hamstringing Hollywood’s recovery by limiting the ability of studios to use state incentives for in-state production.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 29 Aug. 2026
Pritzker even signed a 2019 bill that encouraged the use of tax incentives to help ensure data-center growth.

— David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

Palal acknowledged that Davis’ accounts of the killing evolved over the years but argued those differences reflected Davis’ changing motivations and efforts to protect himself.

— Jonathan Landrum Jr, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
For example, experts might put a lot of effort into listening to community needs to demonstrate integrity and openness, but miss opportunities to communicate the underlying benevolent motivations driving their work.

— John C. Besley, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of motivations

Noun

Surrounded by the healing landscape of the Sonoran Desert, the luxe getaway has welcomed travelers seeking to put aside digital overload and other overwhelming stimuli in order to reconnect with the best versions of themselves.

— Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
What is your approach to writing, in terms of outside stimuli?

— Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of stimuli

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