tantalizing
adjective
tan·ta·liz·ing
ˈtan-tə-ˌlī-ziŋ 
: possessing a quality that arouses or stimulates desire or interest
also
: mockingly or teasingly out of reach
tantalizingly
adverb
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However, Buffalo is the most tantalizing landing spot for Hellebuyck.
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Ament is a tantalizing prospect.
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Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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Jesse Granger,
New York Times,
25 June 2026
Ament is a tantalizing prospect.
—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
24 June 2026
But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
—
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.
—
Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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