verb
noun
Other Word Forms
- allurement noun
- allurer noun
- unallured adjective
Etymology
Origin of allure
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English aluren, from Middle French alurer, from a- a- 5 + lurer “to lure”; lure
Example Sentences
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California is still a magnet for the ambitious entrepreneur, and the drafters of the initiative have tried to preserve its allure.
From Los Angeles Times
Too often, that clarity gets obscured by parental expectations and the allure of a state-of-the-art fitness center.
Their status as a safe haven asset in times of turmoil has also added to their allure amid geopolitical upheaval with US strikes in Nigeria and a blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers.
From Barron's
French actress Brigitte Bardot, who has died aged 91, arguably redefined cinematic allure, captivating the world as a 1950s screen icon.
From BBC
Bets on lower Federal Reserve interest rates, despite both the quickening inflation pressures and solid GDP growth data, have added to the allure of precious metals, as has the recent rise in geopolitical risks.
From Barron's
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