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
AI poses temptations to isolate, but it can also be shaped to strengthen human bonds.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 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
"Do not let yourselves be corrupted by temptations that waste your energies and do not serve the progress of society."
From BBC ● Apr. 17, 2026
For years a mysterious, sinister man known as Trademaster had appeared now and then in the village, bringing tawdry thrills and temptations but leaving chaos and discontentment behind.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
