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
Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The first tantalizing miss was on a flea flicker, almost cosmically in sync with a near-identical play call by the Bears across the country.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Taking that into consideration, the Colts may very well try to trade Richardson, who still has tantalizing ability and could potentially flourish in the right environment.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
The result offered tantalizing evidence that the universe of knots could be neatly organized.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
The first tantalizing miss was on a flea flicker, almost cosmically in sync with a near-identical play call by the Bears across the country.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
As of this moment, journalists such as myself have only seen the first five episodes of Peacemaker season two, and Agee explains why in tantalizing fashion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
Taking that into consideration, the Colts may very well try to trade Richardson, who still has tantalizing ability and could potentially flourish in the right environment.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
Adjective
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Meanwhile, some teens struggle to strike a balance, finding AI both tempting and troubling.—
Sonia Mankame,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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La Chic Boutique Sandpoint has a tempting variety of antique stores and vintage shops, and both Evans and Caso mention one in particular.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Jones, who is 3-0 as the Niners’ starter, was asked about the inspiration behind his two-tone suit during his postgame presser following San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Missing a plethora of key starters, back-up quarterback Mac Jones led the depleted San Francsico 49ers to a thrilling 26-23 overtime victory over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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