- present participle of tempt.
tempting
Example Sentences
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These combined Olympic experiences — an event ticket paired with upgrades in access and perks — have become more tempting for many as the number of Olympic seats shrinks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
They’re becoming more tempting to many because they give buyers access to otherwise unavailable seats, bypassing ticket draw lotteries like the one that happened in April and another that wraps up Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
It can be tempting for many to imagine a wildfire as an unstoppable wall of flames, creeping steadily across an area - but Fogarty, from Redditch, Worcestershire, said fires did not behave like this.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
I see why it’s tempting to pay off: You are, essentially, trying to achieve a saving instead of an uncertain investment return.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 11, 2026
Human artisans cursed or blessed with tempting skill.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
