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
Give folks a taste of a team capable of dissecting a top defense, all systems go, for a type of tantalizing 27-21 victory.
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Then, in July 2024, Perseverance found the rock that has tantalized scientists for months.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Taking that into consideration, the Colts may very well try to trade Richardson, who still has tantalizing ability and could potentially flourish in the right environment.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
An April 2025 study published in the prominent journal Nature found tantalizing evidence that the herpes zoster – or shingles – vaccine could lower the risk of dementia in the general population by as much as 20%.
—Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
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Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 11 Sep. 2025
Then, in July 2024, Perseverance found the rock that has tantalized scientists for months.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Taking that into consideration, the Colts may very well try to trade Richardson, who still has tantalizing ability and could potentially flourish in the right environment.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
An April 2025 study published in the prominent journal Nature found tantalizing evidence that the herpes zoster – or shingles – vaccine could lower the risk of dementia in the general population by as much as 20%.
—Anand Kumar, The Conversation, 7 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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The budding businessman was intrigued when its owners put the business up for sale at $27,500 in 1981—and jumped on the opportunity to buy it.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, Netflix confirmed that Janney and her screen husband Bradley Whitford had been upped to series regulars for season four so expect both to be at the center of all the series intrigue this season.—
Abid Rahman,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Oct. 2025
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We at Queer Filmworkers United — the former and current staff union of Outfest — are excited by the fresh approach taken by Christopher and the new board of directors in bringing our beloved organization back to life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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While these developments may excite Apple users, there's a big catch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
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The people that were doing the festival were thrilled.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
4 Oct. 2025
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Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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