as in siren
a woman whom men find irresistibly attractive
an actress who was often cast as cynical, sexy femmes fatales
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Director Anna Biller expertly pairs female fantasy with the trope of the
femme fatale.
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Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
One day, he’s approached by a femme fatale to uncover corruption and agrees in an effort to make his hometown a better place to live.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Your character is a walking spoiler, but was the chance to play in the femme fatale realm part of the appeal?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The femme fatale digs a hole on the beach and waits inside it for the high tide to drown her.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
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Brooke Knisley, Vulture, 13 Feb. 2024
One day, he’s approached by a femme fatale to uncover corruption and agrees in an effort to make his hometown a better place to live.
—Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 May 2024
Your character is a walking spoiler, but was the chance to play in the femme fatale realm part of the appeal?
—Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Mar. 2024
The femme fatale digs a hole on the beach and waits inside it for the high tide to drown her.
—Jia Tolentino, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2024
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“Femme fatale.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/femme%20fatale. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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