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
Even Giorgio Armani, more synonymous with greige and lighter neutrals, passed on those colorways to explore noir’s seductive qualities at Armani Privé.
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Ari Stark, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Moreover, Venus will clash with Mars in a seductive square on July 23, making the tension equally enticing and uncomfortable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
The brand unveiled its retro designs on its Instagram posts featuring women in playful vignettes – voluptuous motifs of bygone beauty in seductive positions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for seductive
Ari Stark, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
While a Daiquiri is radiant, the Daisy de Santiago is seductive.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 11 July 2025
Moreover, Venus will clash with Mars in a seductive square on July 23, making the tension equally enticing and uncomfortable.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 July 2025
The brand unveiled its retro designs on its Instagram posts featuring women in playful vignettes – voluptuous motifs of bygone beauty in seductive positions.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for seductive
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The first panel featured a bilingual conversation between Straw Hat Goofy, a U.S.-based anime creator known for his charismatic anime commentary and film reviews, and Shinnosuke, a creator from Japan known for introducing films, television dramas, and anime.—
Forbes.com,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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He was best known for his over-the-top showmanship, having adapted a charismatic, all-American persona that helped bring professional wrestling to the mainstream.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 July 2025
Adjective
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In fact, on the whole the backup quarterback market might not have been very appealing among players such as Joshua Dobbs (New England), Jacoby Brissett (Arizona) and Mac Jones (San Francisco).—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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Regular yard maintenance can help create a yard that’s not very appealing to them.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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What is this thing that’s so attractive to everybody?—
Paul Liberatore,
Mercury News,
25 July 2025
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Research analyzing millions of profiles reveals that both men and women often pursue partners who are estimated to be about 25% more attractive than themselves, despite these advances yielding fewer responses.—
Ximena Araya-Fischel,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
Adjective
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Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Go here for undisturbed natural beaches and the most charming Chora in all of the Cyclades—the latter of which is a mere three kilometers away from Perma, a secluded seaside sanctuary tailor-made for unwinding.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Vistas stretch on for miles in every direction, but peeking into Cerro Negro itself, less than 200 years old and still belching streams of gas and smoke, is arguably just as enchanting.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
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Yet every wine lover who has spent time on the French Riviera has memories of an enchanting luncheon while overlooking the sea, smelling the flowers and sipping on a cold Provençal wine.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Hydrothermal vents are among the most fascinating and unusual environments on Earth.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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The non-alcohol market has been particularly alluring, a portion of the business that’s expected to be worth $5 billion in the U.S. by 2028, according to industry researcher IWSR.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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With a 45% rebate — in hard cash, not tax credits — crew depth honed over 60 years of TV production, and a king who hand-delivers vintage jeeps, Jordan’s pitch is alluring.—
Essie Assibu,
Variety,
15 July 2025
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“Seductive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/seductive. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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