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
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.
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
That tantalizing slice of Greenland?
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
The concept is tantalizing, prompting onlookers to want to know more.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
There is a mad scramble to get the Vera Rubin, while being tantalized by the Richard Feynman, an even further iteration scheduled for release in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Jan. 2026
That tantalizing slice of Greenland?
—Missy Ryan, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
The concept is tantalizing, prompting onlookers to want to know more.
—Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2025
There is a mad scramble to get the Vera Rubin, while being tantalized by the Richard Feynman, an even further iteration scheduled for release in 2028.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Morgan is also intrigued by fourth-round pick Lathan Ransom.—
Mike Kaye
Updated January 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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When people saw my lupus documentary, they were intrigued.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said speed alone no longer excites drivers.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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At Square Peg, I was surrounded by more than two dozen filmmakers — all brilliant, all hand-selected — and exactly none were excited by the prospect of building audience or crafting distribution strategy.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
6 Jan. 2026
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In cross-country skiing, endurance specialists aim for glory in events such as the women’s 10 km classic and men’s 15 km freestyle, both of which deliver thrilling head-to-head action that culminates in medal ceremonies at the finish line against the snowy backdrop of Valtellina.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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We are humbled and thrilled by the response from film festival audiences so far.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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