as in tempting
having a strong power to provoke or hold interest
The menu included a selection of tantalizing desserts.
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as in intriguing
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 tantalizing
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
After stints at the University of Georgia and Jacksonville State, Camron McDowell has emerged as a tantalizing future bet.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Since then Harrison has experienced some bumps in the road but remains a tantalizing young pitcher with plenty of upside.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 16 June 2025
After stints at the University of Georgia and Jacksonville State, Camron McDowell has emerged as a tantalizing future bet.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 14 June 2025
Verb
That’s tantalizing food for thought for potential time travelers.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
Adjective
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Broader profiles mean more tempting targets for criminals.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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For some, this may be a scenario too tempting to resist.—
Bill English,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Verb
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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