as in tempting
having a strong power to provoke or hold interest
The menu included a selection of tantalizing desserts.
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as in intriguing
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 tantalizing
Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As for what makes Peterson such a tantalizing prospect for NBA teams despite his mysterious cramp issue, Woo points to his scoring ability.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
The reunion of Black and Silver is a tantalizing one.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Mar. 2026
As for what makes Peterson such a tantalizing prospect for NBA teams despite his mysterious cramp issue, Woo points to his scoring ability.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
That’s what makes a potential Robert Thomas deal so tantalizing here.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
The year 2026 is shaping up to be pivotal for F1, with a new generation of cars offering up a moment of truth for the sport’s aging legends while creating tantalizing opportunities for veterans eying a trophy and new up-and-comers looking to shine.
—Sahil Kapur, NBC news, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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Among the most tempting-sounding is the omelet Brillat-Savarin, stuffed with diced woodcock and black truffles and surrounded by a strong game gravy.—
Jeffrey Steingarten,
Vogue,
5 Apr. 2026
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The offer could be tempting to users looking for a copy of the leak, especially since Anthropic has been using copyright takedowns to remove it from GitHub.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
12 Feb. 2026
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The Michigan Wolverines are finally national champions once more in men’s basketball, taking down the UConn Huskies, 69-63, to finish a thrilling NCAA Tournament in style at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday night.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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Then everything shifts later in the month when Venus and Uranus enter Gemini and your seventh house of partnerships, bringing unexpected attractions and thrilling romantic possibilities.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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