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
For a former real estate developer with flamboyant tastes, Trump’s trip has been a tantalizing peek into the lives of his more opulent counterparts.
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
While Flagg is the unquestioned prize of the upcoming draft, the 2025 draft class does not lack for tantalizing prospects.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 12 May 2025
However, someone with tantalizing talent may begin to slide, and trading up is the only way to secure them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
For oh so long, Edward Cabrera has flashed tantalizing talent with the Miami Marlins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
While Flagg is the unquestioned prize of the upcoming draft, the 2025 draft class does not lack for tantalizing prospects.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 12 May 2025
However, someone with tantalizing talent may begin to slide, and trading up is the only way to secure them.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 21 Mar. 2025
For oh so long, Edward Cabrera has flashed tantalizing talent with the Miami Marlins.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 25 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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The sun's outer atmosphere — the corona — has long intrigued scientists due to its extreme temperatures, violent eruptions and towering prominences — vast filaments of plasma extending out from the solar surface.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
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Iconic and elusive species Distinguished by its dark fur, pointed ears and solitary behavior, the animal has intrigued scientists for generations.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2025
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Ideas about home repairs or ways to expand your home will excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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There, the particles excite gas and molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating various colors depending on which gas is in the atmosphere.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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The fan jumped up and caught it, thrilling the audience, who roared with approval.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2025
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This was a sometimes frustrating and sometimes thrilling season that started with an earthquake created by the trade of franchise player Karl-Anthony Towns to New York two days before training camp opened.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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