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
There are also reportedly tantalizing satellite images that could hint that Shandong is undergoing possible upgrades.
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Eldridge may have tantalizing upside, but asking him to breathe life into San Francisco’s offense is a tall ask for a rookie who’s only had a cup of coffee.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
This was a snapshot of the 2026 Orioles — tantalizing upside, frustrating downside, and now even more pressure on an underwhelming rotation.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
The menu changes bimonthly, but always tantalizes with dishes like Mini Truffled Brioche Sandwich and Braised Provencal Duck Leg.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Eldridge may have tantalizing upside, but asking him to breathe life into San Francisco’s offense is a tall ask for a rookie who’s only had a cup of coffee.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
This was a snapshot of the 2026 Orioles — tantalizing upside, frustrating downside, and now even more pressure on an underwhelming rotation.
—Josh Tolentino, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2026
The menu changes bimonthly, but always tantalizes with dishes like Mini Truffled Brioche Sandwich and Braised Provencal Duck Leg.
—Sarah Miller, Midwest Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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The Chicago Outerbelt, a 210-mile trail that encircles the city, intrigued our copy editor.—
Diane Penningroth,
Midwest Living,
12 June 2026
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We were intrigued, to say the least, along with over 300 other commenters.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 June 2026
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So if your Gen Alpha kid is calling you out on buying single-use plastic or asking where your reusable grocery bags are in the grocery line, be excited instead of too annoyed.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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The surest sign bitcoin will never be money can be found in what excited its proponents on the way up, along with its critics on the way down.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Christened Beyond Horizons, the 508-footer will give members a place to stay and play on the ocean, offering luxurious accommodation, world-class gastronomy, top-tier wellness facilities, and thrilling water activities.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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And parents and kids are thrilled.—
Veronica Ortega,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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