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
Others find the business prospects tantalizing.
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The idea of putting the team’s two best and highest-volume shooters on the floor together with Antetokounmpo is tantalizing, but both players only stand 6-foot-4.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At the frontier edge of astronomy, tantalizing new observations have a tendency to be mirages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
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Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 5 Oct. 2025
The idea of putting the team’s two best and highest-volume shooters on the floor together with Antetokounmpo is tantalizing, but both players only stand 6-foot-4.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At the frontier edge of astronomy, tantalizing new observations have a tendency to be mirages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
Set in his native Scotland and lovingly photographed, the film tantalizes even without a terribly original story.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 15 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for tantalize
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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Cardiologists are intrigued, but cautious.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
2 Nov. 2025
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Although he was married at the time, Lennon immediately was intrigued by Ono, and the two eventually became inseparable creative partners for the rest of his life.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 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,
11 Nov. 2025
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There are, of course, a lot of folks excited about the prospect of the ChatGPT maker (newly freed from its complicated nonprofit shackles) listing its shares on public markets to raise billions upon billions – and potentially make oodles of money for everyone who gets on board.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dana Hills overcame a 20-point deficit to beat Aquinas of San Bernardino in a thrilling 27-26 win in the first round of the CIF-SS Division 3 playoffs Friday at Dana Hills High.—
Michael Huntley,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
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The explosive trailer showcases the series’ signature elements including witty dialogues, high-octane action, thrilling chases and the blurred lines between Srikant’s personal and professional life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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