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
James Poniewozik, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Many of us have been waiting for de Armas to sink her teeth into a substantial action role since her brief but tantalizing appearance as Cuban CIA agent Paloma in No Time to Die.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 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
The question that hangs over this fascinating and tantalizing film is how much the director, Matt Wolf, will get out of Reubens.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 22 May 2025
Many of us have been waiting for de Armas to sink her teeth into a substantial action role since her brief but tantalizing appearance as Cuban CIA agent Paloma in No Time to Die.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 4 June 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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Keep reading to find out who else is starring in Perfect Match season 3. Alex Zamora first stirred things up as one of the tempting singles on Netflix's debut season of the long-running Temptation Island.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
26 June 2025
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But mountain mint is a North American native that behaves much more politely in gardens and is every bit as tempting to beneficial insects as standard mint.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 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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