as in intrigued
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 tantalized
Then, in July 2024, Perseverance found the rock that has tantalized scientists for months.
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Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Bill Chappell, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalized
Verb
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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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Speaking of bummed-out veterans, Brayden Schenn isn’t exactly thrilled with things either.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Mama and baby are doing well and Ford’s siblings are thrilled by his arrival.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
10 Nov. 2025
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We’re excited by the broader audience that these shows are bringing in.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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As Semafor previously reported, many inside the magazine were excited by Guiducci’s arrival, believing the old Vanity Fair was moving too slowly, had fallen too far outside the zeitgeist, and had lost some of its sheen.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalized. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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