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
Considering the challenge ahead, the Panthers’ quest for history is a tantalizing story on its own.
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The fascination is driven by the tantalizing question: Is that what Hollywood is really like?
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Combining the hype of The White Lotus and travelers’ desire to unplug, the resort offers a tantalizing deal: 50% off a three-night stay for guests who go completely phone-free.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
The fascination is driven by the tantalizing question: Is that what Hollywood is really like?
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Combining the hype of The White Lotus and travelers’ desire to unplug, the resort offers a tantalizing deal: 50% off a three-night stay for guests who go completely phone-free.
—Ronny Maye, Essence, 7 Aug. 2025
That his tantalizing talent was matched by a preternatural aptitude.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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At the very least, the prospect of doing more with younger Ed and Lorraine intrigues the performers.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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There’s something about childhood and adolescence — and the wounds that form during those years, which in some way stay with us for life — that really intrigues me.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
2 Sep. 2025
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The color of the aurora depends on which gas is being excited by the electrons and on how much energy is being exchanged, NASA said.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Use what frustrates or excites you as a clue.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The Ascent fought back against the defending league champion Tampa Bay Sun in a prime-time Gainbridge Super League matchup, thrilling an energetic Charlotte crowd on a night when kickoff was pushed back roughly 30 minutes due to thunderstorms.—
Shane Connuck,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Sep. 2025
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The Broncos used big play after big play to amass a silly-sounding 637 yards of offense and consistently thrill the Albertsons Stadium crowd of 32,887 — officially the ninth home sellout in a row.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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