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allures

  • plural
    of allure.
    allure
    verb (used with object)
    to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.
  • present tense form
    of allure (3rd person singular).
    allure
    verb (used with object)
    to attract or tempt by something flattering or desirable.

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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

What are these allures you found that are specific to CG animation?

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 7, 2021

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

Such uncanny beauty was one of the allures of polar travel.

From The New Yorker ● Apr. 17, 2017

Absent Sincerity the best assures, Love may do much, but Faith much more allures, For now your Constancy has bound me yours.

From The Works of Aphra Behn Volume V by Montague Summers