allure
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I called up Andrea Hernández, a trend forecaster who runs the popular food-and-beverage newsletter Snaxshot, to get her thoughts on Erewhon’s allure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
Running the streets suddenly lost its allure, once he realized he had something bigger than himself to live for, Johnson said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Hartnett highlights the potential allure of Latin American markets, especially after the market-friendly outcome of the first round of Brazilian elections.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 9, 2026
Beckham's presence was at times questioned, especially when spending loan spells in Milan, but the England captain and global superstar brought a huge amount of eyeballs and allure to the American game.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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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With higher ticket prices and more competition — not only with other touring bands but with the allures of home comforts — audiences need a bigger draw.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
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
This documentary traces his life and work, as well as the dueling allures of vitality and volatility.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2022
Gessen’s second novel, “A Terrible Country,” brilliantly captures the daily rhythms, allures and challenges of Moscow life in 2008-2009.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 27, 2018
In their ivory-white simplicity, standing out against the brilliant blue of sea and sky on the white and gray platform, there is something that allures.
From The Near East Dalmatia, Greece and Constantinople by Robert (Robert Smythe) Hichens
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
The air-castle that had allured him to his beloved land had faded.
From The Life Of Thomas Paine, Vol. II. (of II) With A History of His Literary, Political and Religious Career in America France, and England by Moncure Daniel Conway
But what happens when someone so known for their visual flair abandons alluring imagery altogether and lets their writing do all the work?
From Salon ● Oct. 29, 2026
Many of the most alluring places on Earth come with significant hazards.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
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
On those songs, the percussive combination of Messrs. Hussain and Harland is striking—lively and festive on “Jai Ganga”; slyly grooving on “Tagore”; slow and alluring on “Bharati’s Dance, Tempo Divine.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
The Cold Storage building wasn’t nearly as alluring as the Court of Honor or the midway.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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