COME-ONS Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

come-ons

noun

plural of come-on

as in lures

something that persuades one to perform an action for pleasure or gain the spectacular sale was enough of a come-on to get many shoppers to try the store for the first time

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Noun

Manage your surroundings by pulling the blinds or leaving the radio on to provide familiar sounds and remove barking temptations.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026
The next election In my analysis, whatever the temptations of partisan tribalism, neither narrative around mail ballots can be taken at face value.

— Andrew E. Busch, The Conversation, 23 July 2026

Definition of temptations

Noun

The study adds a new wrinkle to the ongoing debate over whether these increasingly expensive corporate incentives are worth their cost to taxpayers.

— Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of incentives

Noun

The island’s other enticements are on hand, too, from visiting the island’s farm to Jumby’s legendary white night parties.

— Sarah Turner, Robb Report, 25 June 2026
Competition demanded eye-catching enticements, even if the menus traded in the sort of sameness that equated to comfort.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Definition of enticements

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