How to Use allure in a Sentence

allure

1 of 2 verb
Definition of allurenext
Synonyms for allurenext
  • The idea of a move will no doubt be alluring to Quina - though it could be argued that the chance to play in the English top flight is the biggest pulling force of them all.
    — SI.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • The offers are alluring to owners who often operate on the edge and are strapped for cash.
    — Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2020
  • While Bianca seeks to allure, Wednesday wants to repel.
    — Chelsey Sanchez, Harper's BAZAAR, 8 Dec. 2022
  • The smell is alive and dead, asphyxiating and alluring all at once.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
  • While the itineraries are jaw dropping, the ship’s shaping up to be alluring too.
    — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2018
  • Allure first spotted the hair color, thought up by Bleach London hair stylist Sapphire Driver.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 31 May 2017
  • The result is a heady and seductive fragrance with woody undertones, sure to allure and entice.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Yet the same reasons why the program is alluring to players on the move would hamper other programs’ efforts to attract them.
    — Chris Johnson, SI.com, 22 May 2017
  • Its lamb, kofta and chicken — and the bread alongside — looked nice, the smoke from the grill box alluring, but save the fattier lamb hunks, all suffered from a bit too much exposure.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • Diane Von Furstenberg reached out to touch one of them, allured by their shimmering wax and buff, and was reprimanded.
    — The Cut, 12 Sep. 2017
  • Their names — and a hundred more like them — project an image of Florida’s alluring assets.
    — Steven Ford, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Building a horse racing empire in a market as large as China is alluring.
    — Melissa Hoppert and Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 4 May 2018
  • During the 1980s, Anne Rice’s alluring undead hero caused a generation of wistful fans to wander the streets at night, hoping to feel the sting of those seductive fangs.
    — Doug MacCash, NOLA.com, 27 Oct. 2017
  • Many of those automakers will be able to take advantage of alluring tax incentives that are now being phased out for Tesla because of its head start in the field.
    — Michael Liedtke, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2019
  • There’s just something less reflexively alluring about the dark screen.
    — David Pierce, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2019
  • Indonesia’s Bali—an island in equal parts alluring and overrun—might prompt some travelers to want to get away from their getaway.
    — Travis Levius, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2019
  • Indulge in all things prim, proper—and positively alluring all throughout the year.
    — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2018
  • That’s not to say that the latest cohort isn’t eye-catching or alluring, but to suggest that the risks taken by the creator of the earlier, smaller mural are astounding.
    — Roxana Popescu, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 June 2017
  • Luxurious Venus arrives in your 1st House of Self-Expression, lending you a touch of poise and allure that everyone else is sure to notice.
    — Chicago Tribune, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Jacmel was an alluring a mix of history, culture, beaches and beauty.
    — Peter Kujawinski, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2017
  • Maher purchased a minority share of the New York Mets in 2012, and the opportunity to invest in the franchise was alluring for two reasons.
    — Justin Barrasso, SI.com, 19 Jan. 2018
  • The promise of the Fuze is alluring: a single payment card-sized device that electronically stores data for dozens of other cards.
    — Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The prime minister’s offer of strong and stable leadership is alluring.
    — Isobel Thompson, The Hive, 24 Apr. 2017
  • There’s something undeniably alluring about dark, full lashes that make your eyes pop.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 16 July 2019
  • Extra quotas of beef, dairy or pork are also alluring for America, which is negotiating with the EU too.
    — The Economist, 5 July 2019
  • Loyola Chicago’s 98-year-old chaplain, allured a larger crowd than any coach, player, Brunson or even Oscar Robertson.
    — Carter Karels, San Antonio Express-News, 30 Mar. 2018
  • In that book, one alluring new character takes center stage: Agent Tamara Preston, who appears on almost every page.
    — Joanna Robinson, VanityFair.com, 7 June 2017
  • In a blazing hot market, companies would buy out bonuses to allure a person to join their organization.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • Wearing a skintight, age-defying jumpsuit and a black, shaggy hairdo not much different than her alluring MTV-era look, Jett, 58, proved dependably fierce as a guitarist and singer.
    — Atlanta Life, ajc, 20 July 2017
  • This pastoral region of Italy, beloved by tourists, is alluring because of its uniquely beautiful landscape, its fine food and wine, and its stubborn adherence to tradition.
    — Glenn Rifkin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2019
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allure

2 of 2 noun
  • That’s part of the allure of these kinds of ghost guns, by the way.
    — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2021
  • Part of the allure, Luria said, was the hope the book will make kids smile.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The new look added to the allure of the hot springs near the property.
    — Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2021
  • But for the fruit’s admirers, the stench is part of the allure.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 July 2019
  • Try and seek out new things that have a sense of allure.
    — Tarot Astrologers, chicagotribune.com, 10 Sep. 2021
  • Part of the allure for me is the constant drive to be faster and better.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 6 Nov. 2019
  • The singer chose to stay old school and resist the allure of rock ‘n’ roll.
    — Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • Much of her allure lies in her mystique and the rich tone of her voice.
    — Shamika Sanders, Essence, 10 July 2020
  • The allure of the storied coastal road isn’t news to anyone.
    — Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2021
  • The allure of the shrimping and crabbing life was too strong.
    — Amy Qin Callaghan O’Hare, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Part of the allure of the band is the mystery surrounding them.
    — Lindsey Bahr, Star Tribune, 30 Jan. 2021
  • The 40-yard dash still has a strange allure for media and scouts alike.
    — Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 Feb. 2018
  • The allure of the move was undisputed: Siakam is a clear No. 2.
    — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Just the promise of hope and the allure of hype, which adorn every dream.
    — Jerry Davich, chicagotribune.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • Chayka said that the allure of Stepan was his all-around game.
    — Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, 24 June 2017
  • That was the big allure for Lamb, who spent years in front of and behind the camera.
    — Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 13 June 2021
  • The space had ample light but lacked a great view, so the beams gave it some allure.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 14 July 2021
  • Hassan felt the allure of UConn was too hard to pass up.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Hartford Courant, 11 May 2022
  • Part of the allure of Western coyotes is the chance to take them at long range.
    — Toby Walrath, Outdoor Life, 25 Jan. 2021
  • But why, when part of the allure of church is being in the space and among the congregants?
    — NBC News, 23 Dec. 2020
  • Canouan is small—barely five square miles—which is, of course, part of the allure.
    — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2022
  • To some extent, the allure of the program is the fun of a performance.
    — Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 10 Feb. 2024
  • Even the bike-friendly streets and love of beer all give off the German allure.
    — Lauren Smith McDonough and Janaya Wecker, House Beautiful, 1 Sep. 2022
  • Adding to its allure, the car will cross the auction block with no reserve.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Part of the allure of the look was the matte finish, achieved with the matte top coat in Choi's own line.
    — Lindy Segal, Harper's BAZAAR, 28 Feb. 2023
  • The track world had gone strictly to meters — except for the mile, which had the allure.
    — Nick Canepa, sandiegouniontribune.com, 17 June 2018
  • For fans, the allure of a sour comes in its uniquely tangy aroma and taste.
    — Ryan Prior, CNN, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Nature has all the allure and sexiness that the city used to have.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Aug. 2020
  • And then there’s the allure of sports betting, which is growing fast.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2022
  • So, pack your bags, and let Houston’s allure sweep you off your feet.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023

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