as in to intrigue
to cause (someone) to feel interest or excitement about something that is very attractive, appealing, etc.
She was tantalized by the possibility of earning a lot of money quickly.
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Recent Examples of tantalize
The explanatory power of technology is tantalizing.
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
This 100-fold improvement in data storage is the tantalizing promise of a study by chemists from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Manchester, England.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Featured in this tantalizing ten horse field will be 2025 Kentucky Derby entrants Flying Mohawk and Tiztastic.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The talented but inconsistent 22-year-old forward has tantalized the Warriors with his athleticism and scoring, and frustrated with his mental lapses and on-court gaffes, for four seasons since being the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
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Molly Fischer, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
This 100-fold improvement in data storage is the tantalizing promise of a study by chemists from the Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Manchester, England.
—Ian Randall, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 June 2025
Featured in this tantalizing ten horse field will be 2025 Kentucky Derby entrants Flying Mohawk and Tiztastic.
—Danny Brewer, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
The talented but inconsistent 22-year-old forward has tantalized the Warriors with his athleticism and scoring, and frustrated with his mental lapses and on-court gaffes, for four seasons since being the No. 7 pick in the 2021 draft.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Olympia’s ex-husband, Julian (Jason Ritter), the son of the firm’s head (Beau Bridges), is intrigued by Matty and her clever skills.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
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This move is sure to intrigue and inspire marketers and business professionals alike.—
Andrew Faridani,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Still the project excites me the way those first NYer pieces did.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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What excites me most is how these trends intersect.—
Sandy Carter,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Before scooting away from our Zoom to prepare for her performance on Wednesday, Scherzinger takes a moment to offer a fond salute to Lloyd and the cast of Evita that’s just officially opened at the London Palladium to mostly, but not all, thrilling raves at the London Palladium.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
4 July 2025
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Attendees can expect a set list that weaves together her acclaimed earlier hits with thrilling new material.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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