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 name of her beloved has been lost to time, leaving a tantalizing fragment of a story that will never be fully told.
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s what makes a potential Robert Thomas deal so tantalizing here.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
That’s what makes a potential Robert Thomas deal so tantalizing here.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
The fragrance is tantalizing and the sweet and tart flavors balance deliciously, along with spicy heat.
—Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 2 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Trump defended the elimination game formula of the show as critical for drama but was intrigued by my counterproposal and asked me to give him a year to figure it out and transition the show toward that model.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Her teammate and friend, James Twiggs, aka Love Story, was also intrigued while watching games with her dad.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
23 Mar. 2026
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Start a group chat about a volunteer idea that excites your curious mind, and invite one friend who loves to engage in lively brainstorming.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Mar. 2026
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Bowen signed as a minor-league free agent and excited the Padres this spring.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Mar. 2026
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City leaders, like Anna Marie Presutti, CEO of SF Travel, are thrilled with reactions like that.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Mar. 2026
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The group is growing, and a woman who recently joined has declared she is thrilled to have found us.—
Judith Martin,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.
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