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
Blessed with size — he’s listed at 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds — and strong skating, the younger Makar has always been a tantalizing prospect, but the breakthrough never happened at UMass.
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Intense minerality with tantalizing notes of brioche and rich peach pie flavors on the palate with fresh acidity and a creamy texture formed by tiny, fine bubbles.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The promise of a rescue in the wilderness and a present-day battle to the death between the remaining survivors is tantalizing.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The finding came with a tantalizing prospect for safety research.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
Intense minerality with tantalizing notes of brioche and rich peach pie flavors on the palate with fresh acidity and a creamy texture formed by tiny, fine bubbles.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
The promise of a rescue in the wilderness and a present-day battle to the death between the remaining survivors is tantalizing.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The finding came with a tantalizing prospect for safety research.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Whether you’re drawn to the story of the Titanic, intrigued by the legacy of The Troubles, or simply want to soak up the buzz of a city rapidly reinventing itself, Belfast delivers one of the most thought-provoking port days in the British Isles.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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One team that intrigues me: UC Santa Barbara, coming off a couple of slightly down years under Joe Pasternack, now boasting the No. 3 mid-major transfer class per EvanMiya.com. That includes former UConn (and Saint Mary’s) point guard Aidan Mahaney and former Baylor (and Utah) guard Miro Little.—
Joe Rexrode,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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While some residents were excited by the prospect of more surveillance in their neighborhoods, others were less optimistic about how effective the cameras will be at reducing crime.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Silva walked me through all the options before gently steering me toward activities that would excite me without giving me a heart attack.—
Liz Humphreys,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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These movies thrilled through the boundary-bursting power of performance.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
7 May 2025
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We should all be thrilled by the enthusiasm for our new company.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 12 May. 2025.
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