allure

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

As overtourism and commercialization reshape the world’s highest peak, two new films look beyond the crowds to explore the mountain’s enduring allure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 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

We talk about the usual girl things— men, children, and the sinister allure of Jerry’s chocolate peanut-butter cream pie—though no one, I notice, ever brings up anything potentially expensive, like shopping or movies.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich

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

That which allures; any real or apparent good held forth, or operating, as a motive to action; as, the allurements of pleasure, or of honor.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary by Noah Webster

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

Dr. Manning's is evidently a nature which must have been specially allured by what I may be allowed to call the supernatural claims put forward on behalf of the Church of England.

From Modern Leaders: Being a Series of Biographical Sketches by Justin McCarthy

Many of the most alluring places on Earth come with significant hazards.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

Generational labels are as alluring as love languages and learning styles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 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

Curry made him a Bozo hiding sharp teeth, which was terrifying but not alluring in the least.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Candidates would need a degree of stenographic and typewriting skill, but what he most looked for and was so very adept at sensing was that alluring amalgam of isolation, weakness, and need.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson