lure
noun
anything that attracts, entices, or allures.
Example Sentences
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For a few summer months every year, a town in the South of France with a year-round population of less than 4,000 lures the world’s tech titans, soccer stars and red-carpet regulars.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The group used pheromone lures "which mimic the scent given off by the female moth to attract males" to look for it.
From BBC ● Jul. 9, 2026
"We suspect during the final construction stage the spider adds a pheromone that specifically lures worker ants and induces an aggressive attack, triggering the snare," said Professor Narendra.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 26, 2026
Known as the “Danish capital of America,” the city lures in more than one million tourists a year, generating around $9 million annual in hotel and sales tax revenue, according to the New York Post.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
Abby switched to a whisper as she removed the top tray to reveal another full of little lures.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
