temptation
noun
the act of tempting; enticement or allurement.
temptations
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pluralof temptation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People who achieve their goals avoid the distractions and temptations that get in the way.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
As the frontman of the Killers, Flowers, 45, has spent more than two decades singing about the struggles and the temptations at the heart of the American dream.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
The beloved Minneapolis bakery is famous for its oversized, gooey cinnamon rolls, but there are plenty of other temptations on display, including caramel pecan buns, sticky buns and seasonal specialties.
From Salon ● Jun. 11, 2026
He decided early on in his career to ignore the temptations of London and to run his music business from Manchester, a place which he said "has something special" that "no other city can replicate".
From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026
“From what I’ve heard about New York, the temptations might be too great for me.”
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
