How to Use allure in a Sentence

allure

1 of 2 verb
  • The smell is alive and dead, asphyxiating and alluring all at once.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 15 Dec. 2019
  • The offers are alluring to owners who often operate on the edge and are strapped for cash.
    — Gretchen Morgenson, NBC News, 3 Apr. 2020
  • While the itineraries are jaw dropping, the ship’s shaping up to be alluring too.
    — Paul Brady, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2018
  • There’s just something less reflexively alluring about the dark screen.
    — David Pierce, WSJ, 20 Jan. 2019
  • Jacmel was an alluring a mix of history, culture, beaches and beauty.
    — Peter Kujawinski, New York Times, 4 Dec. 2017
  • There’s something undeniably alluring about dark, full lashes that make your eyes pop.
    — Braelyn Wood, Health.com, 16 July 2019
  • The result is a heady and seductive fragrance with woody undertones, sure to allure and entice.
    — Grooming Playbook, The Salt Lake Tribune, 11 May 2022
  • Building a horse racing empire in a market as large as China is alluring.
    — Melissa Hoppert and Alexandra Stevenson, New York Times, 4 May 2018
  • Their names — and a hundred more like them — project an image of Florida’s alluring assets.
    — Steven Ford, OrlandoSentinel.com, 13 Oct. 2017
  • Indulge in all things prim, proper—and positively alluring all throughout the year.
    — Rachel Waldman, Vogue, 30 Jan. 2018
  • Yet the same reasons why the program is alluring to players on the move would hamper other programs’ efforts to attract them.
    — Chris Johnson, SI.com, 22 May 2017
  • The prime minister’s offer of strong and stable leadership is alluring.
    — Isobel Thompson, The Hive, 24 Apr. 2017
  • Indonesia’s Bali—an island in equal parts alluring and overrun—might prompt some travelers to want to get away from their getaway.
    — Travis Levius, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2019
  • In a blazing hot market, companies would buy out bonuses to allure a person to join their organization.
    — Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022
  • The button front adds interest to the waistline, while the hidden zipper closure and alluring back slit offers all-day comfort.
    — Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Dec. 2025
  • This beloved sunrise spot allures nature lovers with east-facing panoramas that delight during supermoon season.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Diane Von Furstenberg reached out to touch one of them, allured by their shimmering wax and buff, and was reprimanded.
    — The Cut, 12 Sep. 2017
  • The idea of a move will no doubt be alluring to Quina - though it could be argued that the chance to play in the English top flight is the biggest pulling force of them all.
    — SI.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • Allure first spotted the hair color, thought up by Bleach London hair stylist Sapphire Driver.
    — Rachel Nussbaum, Glamour, 31 May 2017
  • Its lamb, kofta and chicken — and the bread alongside — looked nice, the smoke from the grill box alluring, but save the fattier lamb hunks, all suffered from a bit too much exposure.
    — Amy Drew Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 15 Aug. 2019
  • Despite the flat tax amount doubling in 2024, the tax incentive continues to allure wealthy investors.
    — Priya Prakash Royal Esq. Ll.m. Mba Aep Tep, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Many of those automakers will be able to take advantage of alluring tax incentives that are now being phased out for Tesla because of its head start in the field.
    — Michael Liedtke, USA TODAY, 26 Aug. 2019
  • There is something alluring, almost mysterious, in the appearance of fall squashes.
    — Nik Sharma, SFChronicle.com, 22 Nov. 2019
  • That’s not to say that the latest cohort isn’t eye-catching or alluring, but to suggest that the risks taken by the creator of the earlier, smaller mural are astounding.
    — Roxana Popescu, sandiegouniontribune.com, 21 June 2017
  • The getaway, which bookends Tucson with its Saguaro East and Saguaro West parks, allures with inky nightscapes and numerous open-late trails.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 8 Dec. 2025
  • Extra quotas of beef, dairy or pork are also alluring for America, which is negotiating with the EU too.
    — The Economist, 5 July 2019
  • This pastoral region of Italy, beloved by tourists, is alluring because of its uniquely beautiful landscape, its fine food and wine, and its stubborn adherence to tradition.
    — Glenn Rifkin, BostonGlobe.com, 18 June 2019
  • The autonomous lifestyle is alluring for its adventure and independence, but becoming a full-time freelancer is not without its challenges.
    — Micah Iverson, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018
  • But one reason those movies are alluring to a wider audience than older women is that their protagonists have the best homes — including kitchens that people would murder for — and the plushest lives money can buy.
    — Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 21 Dec. 2018
  • For students of style, the Copland film—showing men wearing coats, ties, and hats even when going about their casual rounds—offers alluring hints of everyday formality.
    — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 11 Apr. 2020

allure

2 of 2 noun
  • That’s part of the allure of these kinds of ghost guns, by the way.
    — New York Times, 8 Apr. 2021
  • The allure with Ryan starts with his true six-pitch mix.
    — Katie Woo, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • The second time, all of the allure had worn off.
    — Rachel Handler, Vulture, 14 May 2026
  • The band’s anonymity was a big part of its allure.
    — Jem Aswad, Variety, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Few can resist the allure of elote.
    — Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
  • So, what was the allure of chasing the speed record on the peak?
    — Frederick Dreier, Outside, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Much of her allure lies in her mystique and the rich tone of her voice.
    — Shamika Sanders, Essence, 10 July 2020
  • The singer chose to stay old school and resist the allure of rock ‘n’ roll.
    — Chris Koseluk, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Mar. 2024
  • The fact that none of us got to see it, adds to the majesty and allure of the yeti, right?
    — Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Part of the allure, Luria said, was the hope the book will make kids smile.
    — San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Dec. 2020
  • The space had ample light but lacked a great view, so the beams gave it some allure.
    — Kelly Allen, House Beautiful, 14 July 2021
  • Canouan is small—barely five square miles—which is, of course, part of the allure.
    — Paul Croughton, Robb Report, 3 Apr. 2022
  • The allure of fame might be greater now that it can so easily be lost.
    — Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 31 May 2021
  • Chayka said that the allure of Stepan was his all-around game.
    — Kevin Allen, USA TODAY, 24 June 2017
  • The new look added to the allure of the hot springs near the property.
    — Scott Bay, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2021
  • Part of the allure for me is the constant drive to be faster and better.
    — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 6 Nov. 2019
  • Winter might not hold the same allure, Bies said.
    — Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The allure of the shrimping and crabbing life was too strong.
    — Amy Qin Callaghan O’Hare, New York Times, 12 Nov. 2023
  • Adding to the allure of the unique piece is the mystery that surrounds it.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
  • But the allure of this burger is in its bright, fresh green flavors.
    — Steffi Victorioso, Los Angeles Magazine, 23 Oct. 2017
  • Other than a glamorous past, what was the allure of those bare bones?
    — Douglas Brenner, House Beautiful, 9 Dec. 2013
  • But for the fruit’s admirers, the stench is part of the allure.
    — David Pierson, latimes.com, 4 July 2019
  • Just the promise of hope and the allure of hype, which adorn every dream.
    — Jerry Davich, chicagotribune.com, 26 Jan. 2018
  • For fans, the allure of a sour comes in its uniquely tangy aroma and taste.
    — Ryan Prior, CNN, 18 Aug. 2020
  • Adding to its allure, the car will cross the auction block with no reserve.
    — Robert Ross, Robb Report, 20 Mar. 2024
  • But that has its own allure for the filmmakers.
    — Brent Lang, Variety, 21 Jan. 2026
  • But the allure of night clubs no longer draws lines wrapping around casino floors.
    — Priscella Vega, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2020
  • And then there’s the allure of sports betting, which is growing fast.
    — Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Dec. 2022
  • So, pack your bags, and let Houston’s allure sweep you off your feet.
    — Shelby Stewart, Essence, 3 Oct. 2023
  • The 40-yard dash still has a strange allure for media and scouts alike.
    — Conor Orr, SI.com, 27 Feb. 2018

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