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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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
She worries about what we will lose to such temptations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 15, 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
The scams include fraudulent invoices, advance-fee fraud, overpayment scams, fictional prizewinnings, no-risk investment temptations, fake charities, shipping scams, prepaid shipping-label scams, package-rerouting scams and phony job opportunities.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 25, 2026
Mothers liked Crane because there were few temptations that could entice their offspring.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
