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 menu changes bimonthly, but always tantalizes with dishes like Mini Truffled Brioche Sandwich and Braised Provencal Duck Leg.
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Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The Costco shopping experience is immersive by design – from the big-screen bling at the warehouse door to aisle after aisle of tantalizing deals to bag.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Delp is tantalizing as an all-around player but never had more than 24 catches in a collegiate season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
The Costco shopping experience is immersive by design – from the big-screen bling at the warehouse door to aisle after aisle of tantalizing deals to bag.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Delp is tantalizing as an all-around player but never had more than 24 catches in a collegiate season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tantalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
Verb
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You’re intrigued by human behavior.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
1 June 2026
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Simmons was intrigued enough to indulge the possibility.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Pollock agreed to the terms, and Penland left the meeting excited by the possibility of forging greater links between Hollywood and the evangelical community.—
Isaac Butler,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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That would excite way more Latinos than saying Karen went to Cuba back in the ‘70s.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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The Vegas Golden Knights have taken Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final, erasing the Carolina Hurricanes' early 2-0 lead to win a thrilling 5-4 game in Raleigh and set the tone for this best-of-seven series.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
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Even though their scene was complicated to navigate, Stone is thrilled with the finished film.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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