as in charismatic
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
people always remarked on the cult leader's seductive personality
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Recent Examples of seductive
Channelling Pulp Fiction’s Mia Wallace, her cut features curved ends and a short but seductive fringe—and is that a hot copper color?
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Hannah Coates, Vogue, 29 Dec. 2025
The tragedy of Kuminga is that the idea of him has always been far more seductive than the reality.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 24 Dec. 2025
The seductive tale set in the nightclub underground of Weimar-era Berlin swept the Tony Awards the following year, earning Grey a trophy.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Dec. 2025
Navarro devoted a chapter to the seductive foolishness of protectionist trade policies.
—Ian Parker, New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Youthful, well-dressed, and charismatic, TBPN is making Silicon Valley wealth look fun again.—
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However, Venezuelans identify Machado, not González, as the winner, and the charismatic opposition leader has remained the voice of the campaign, pushing for international support and insisting her movement will replace Maduro.—
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North Texas is both everything that makes college football so irresistibly fun and appealing, while also serving as the worst example of the current model.—
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The brand is a regular on Oprah's Favorite Things lists, which only makes this deal more appealing.—
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To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
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Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
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The allure of their relationship is undeniable, but charming as their chemistry is, something is definitely off.—
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For a quintessential small-town Vermont experience, stay at the charming Mad River Barn right around the corner.—
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There, in addition to two bedrooms and a wine cellar, was a subterranean swimming pool every bit as enchanting as the one all of the girls knew from Taylor Swift’s Cornelia Street apartment in New York City.—
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Your words and ideas are especially enchanting to others.—
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But things got fascinating at the end, with Ole Miss going 40 yards in just a few seconds to set up a Hail Mary for the win.—
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The medical ordeals are traumatic and disgusting, but fascinating and full of the quirks of modern life.—
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In Season 2, expect Pine to confront those feelings head-on, thanks to another likeminded arms dealer and alluring femme fatale who put him in the crosshairs again.—
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The fit-and-flare silhouette is super flattering, particularly on petite travelers, who appreciate the alluring A-line cut and charming bell sleeves.—
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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