allure
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Meet the men who still love Bitcoin: Cryptocurrency’s power has declined, but it still holds a powerful allure to some people disillusioned with America’s economic system.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
The rally speaks to the allure of eye-popping corporate earnings growth and the roughly $1 trillion in annual capital expenditures expected for the artificial-intelligence build-out over the next several years.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 21, 2026
There are stories in ballet, yes, but the allure is in the fluid possibilities of the human body and the expression therein.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
Rosales’ curation of @veteranas_and_rucas is part of its allure.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
Being a little older than my classmates adds to my allure; they look up to me, admire me even.
From "The Queen of Water" by Laura Resau
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One of Dollywood's allures is its reflection and promotion of a mountain culture that has steadily faded from modern life.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
“Water Music” is best known for the various suites drawn from it — which, for me, more effectively show off the allures of the music and the rich intricacies Handel subtly folded into each piece.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2021
Broadway in the aughts was enthralled by the commercial allures of the jukebox musical.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 20, 2019
Author Keith Gessen brilliantly captures the daily rhythms, allures and challenges of Moscow life in 2008-2009.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2018
I prefer the word 'amusing,' because to me it conveys the idea of all that pleases, charms, and allures us.
From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 2 of 6 by Eugène Sue
That year, label scouts began flocking to the city like never before, allured by Chief Keef’s thunderous “Finally Rich” mixtape, along with buzzing music by King Louie and Sasha Go Hard.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
But for most of the 2000s, the market allured me and my brother with something else: a street lined with video game and computer stores.
From The Verge ● Aug. 11, 2022
As he received his medallion, Mr. Díaz, allured by the acoustics, burst into an excerpt from “Otello,” his deep voice reverberating throughout the room.
From New York Times ● Dec. 6, 2021
Francis was allured by her experience in hockey, from her playing days to coaching and as an analyst.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
Maidens who allured mariners by their wondrous songs, 350-352; significance, 397.
From Myths of Greece and Rome Narrated with Special Reference to Literature and Art by H. A. (H?l?ne Adeline) Guerber
They also all prompt a lot of heartburn about races over the past decade that fell short despite initial signs of promise and alluring polling numbers the September before the election.
From Slate ● Sep. 21, 2026
Curry made him a Bozo hiding sharp teeth, which was terrifying but not alluring in the least.
From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026
But, according to Benson, one of the property’s most alluring features is the incredible privacy that it offers thanks to the sprawling 25-acre parcel that it occupies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 7, 2026
Ma’s greatest challenge, which he meets with wonderful musicianship, is to make Negrón’s engaging melodies, grand swaths of arpeggios, and simple patterns alluring.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026
Indeed, the idea of a nice, short rest was alluring.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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