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
At the frontier edge of astronomy, tantalizing new observations have a tendency to be mirages.
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
From cracks near its south pole, the moon blasts towering geysers of water vapor, ice and organic molecules into space, which are tantalizing hints of a hidden ocean that could, in theory, be habitable.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 12 Sep. 2025
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
—Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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The Snug Harbor project is the brainchild of surfer Adam Cleary, a third-generation Newport Beach local who became intrigued by wave pools after Kelly Slater unveiled the Surf Ranch a decade ago.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
29 Oct. 2025
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The infamous two-part operation, which killed more than 40 people and injured another 3,400, was condemned by Lebanon, the United Nations and human rights NGOs, but also intrigued the world for its ingenuity.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
28 Oct. 2025
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This is a wake-up call to venture beyond your comfort zone and explore what truly excites your mind again.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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But the tech juggernaut’s rebound can be taken as a sign that the iPhone is still enough to excite consumers and Wall Street, even as the company falls behind in the AI race.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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Reflecting on their big day a few weeks later, the newlyweds said they are still thrilled with the way their big day turned out.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Oct. 2025
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The Diamondbacks, though, were never thrilled to deal Varsho.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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