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 filmmaker breaks down that tantalizing final sequence.
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Despite its name, the Honey Gold is incredibly balanced, with the right kick and sweetness to make each bite tantalizing.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Riddled with tantalizing intrigue, back street collusion and heroic acts in the face of danger, Gediman's podcast transports listeners to a time which has been left out of history books.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
That tantalizing slice of Greenland?
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
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Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
Despite its name, the Honey Gold is incredibly balanced, with the right kick and sweetness to make each bite tantalizing.
—Matt Moore, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Riddled with tantalizing intrigue, back street collusion and heroic acts in the face of danger, Gediman's podcast transports listeners to a time which has been left out of history books.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
That tantalizing slice of Greenland?
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for tantalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Epibatidine intrigued researchers for decades and was once highly sought after as a potential analgesic many times more powerful than morphine.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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Being in France making something that felt inspired by Rohmer excited him.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
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Sonically, nothing jumps out and thrills, excites, or alarms.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
9 Feb. 2026
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The cast grew tight, and Mikel has been thrilled to watch her costars become marquee names.—
Sarah Hepola,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Nevertheless, Dieng — who actually wore a New York Knicks hat across the stage of the 2022 NBA Draft before getting moved to the Thunder in a draft-night trade — was thrilled with his new home.—
Eric Nehm,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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