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
Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But his production, especially his on-target deliveries down the field in coach Lane Kiffin’s offense, stands out as a tantalizing ability that could translate.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
What is Matlock season 2 about? Season 1 ended with the swag of a show that's been renewed for a half-dozen more seasons, leaving viewers with several evolving storylines and tantalizing questions.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2025
But his production, especially his on-target deliveries down the field in coach Lane Kiffin’s offense, stands out as a tantalizing ability that could translate.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 12 Apr. 2025
Verb
That’s tantalizing food for thought for potential time travelers.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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Sources said the allure of an outsider remains tempting for the BBC, and Holland’s mix of commercial and public service experience could work in his favor.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
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Tonight, while Butler is certainly tempting in multiple prop markets (even at lines that clearly factor in how much his role is about to increase), Brandin Podziemski offers the most upside.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 May 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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