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
Part of the pleasure of reading detective stories, and of watching them on TV, is the gratification of getting to play along—with the investigation and with the seductive idea that human misdeeds can be definitively understood.
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Sarah Larson, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
Tops among them is T.J. Wilkins, who lends Barack Obama a smoky timbre as seductive as the patented sounds of Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2025
In the portraits, solitary young women and an androgynous boy, all unconventional beauties, emerge from spaces that feel not just empty but endless: a seductive void.
—Sheldon Pearce, The New Yorker, 21 Mar. 2025
The brand excels in seductive underpinnings, with remarkable quality and luxurious fabrics.
—Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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Stuart’s prince is suave, worldly, world-weary, charismatic — every inch a prince, really.—
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The actor, who starred as wickedly charismatic blood-sucker Lestat opposite Brad Pitt’s brooding Louis in the moody film based on Anne Rice’s 1979 novel, shared a fond memory of his former costar during Paramount Pictures’ Thursday, April 3, presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.—
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Vara is an appealing narrator—smart, funny, honest, and a little neurotic.—
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Preserve & Grow Wealth with Risk-Focused Quality Portfolios For investors who want to pair defensive strategy with appealing returns, AEP is a smart choice.—
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There is this idea that top managers would like the job because there is so much talent, plus the style and brand of football are very attractive.—
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Meanwhile, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, while sizable, have never had an NBA team and are likely less attractive options compared to San Diego.—
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The features that stood out to us most are the tiny home’s plethora of charming details.—
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Set up a pretty picnic, complete with cozy cushions, charming flatware and lots of great food.—
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Long live the Eras Tour with our enchanting book Saunders' widest reach may have come through Eras Tour, but his entertainment resume extends beyond the record-breaking show.—
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Oliveira remembers the family’s chauffeur: recalling an enchanting ride home late at night, the filmmaker gets the twenty-first-century Porto to stand in, through the windows of an antique car, for the city of his youth.—
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
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While Colorado itself hasn't had significant success, Deion has at least produced some fascinating NFL prospects.—
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In Japan, Timeshares Are Back: A new model of ownership is allowing middle-class families and wealthy vacationers alike to buy a piece of alluring properties.—
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Her answer, like her scents, is alluring and intentional.—
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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