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
Insert a slab of feta, drizzle of orange blossom honey, and fresh mint leaves between chunky slices of pink or golden watermelon to tantalize your taste buds and cool your heels.
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Turkey Sausage with Acorn Squash and Red Onion weighs in with a lovely balance of tantalizing flavors.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Along the way, there have been tantalizing moments during summer practices — including receptions on deep throws and contested catches over the middle.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
The finale leaves tantalizing threads that open the door for a possible new iteration of Squid Game.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 July 2025
Turkey Sausage with Acorn Squash and Red Onion weighs in with a lovely balance of tantalizing flavors.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 14 July 2025
Along the way, there have been tantalizing moments during summer practices — including receptions on deep throws and contested catches over the middle.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 July 2025
The finale leaves tantalizing threads that open the door for a possible new iteration of Squid Game.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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You may be intrigued by its shape, its colorful lights at night or its antique-looking architecture.—
Shelby Slade,
AZCentral.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Her friend Lindsay Perrin, a photographer and mom of two, was intrigued.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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Here's how to identify pursuits worth your limited time and energy: The Fear-Excitement Test The right chase should simultaneously scare you and excite you.—
Mike Cangi,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Some designers were excited by the idea of sharing documents by copying and pasting a URL, instead of having to deal with versions, formats and updates.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
3 Aug. 2025
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And art lovers will be thrilled by Nice’s museums: the Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MAMAC) for modern works (don’t miss the Yves Klein galleries) or Musee Massena, with plenty of historic artwork and artefacts.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Fans of the band — and there are many — will be thrilled to know that Pink Slip reunites in Freakier Friday.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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