tantalizes

present tense third-person singular of tantalize

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Recent Examples of tantalizes 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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Verb
  • At the very least, the prospect of doing more with younger Ed and Lorraine intrigues the performers.
    EW.com, EW.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While airborne, the dancer crosses his legs in the air twice before landing, a feat that thrills ballet enthusiasts who are known to burst into applause at its conclusion.
    Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025

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“Tantalizes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizes. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.

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