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
David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
But that all changed when Hill sent Derrickson a tantalizing pitch via email for Black Phone 2.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Eric Nehm, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At the frontier edge of astronomy, tantalizing new observations have a tendency to be mirages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The untold saga of Morrison’s bust leads from an elusive sculptor in Belgrade to the mayor of Paris to a tantalizing revelation from a previously undisclosed eyewitness.
—David Kushner, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
But that all changed when Hill sent Derrickson a tantalizing pitch via email for Black Phone 2.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
The idea of putting the team’s two best and highest-volume shooters on the floor together with Antetokounmpo is tantalizing, but both players only stand 6-foot-4.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
At the frontier edge of astronomy, tantalizing new observations have a tendency to be mirages.
—Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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That further makes Raiders a tempting dog getting nearly double-digits.—
Greg Cote
November 5,
Miami Herald,
5 Nov. 2025
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Ten frames or less was tempting fate.—
Sandy Mazza,
Nashville Tennessean,
2 Nov. 2025
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New York has intriguing young outfielders in Jasson Domínguez and Spencer jones, but Bellinger was the team's second best player in the lineup this season.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The explosive trailer showcases the series’ signature elements including witty dialogues, high-octane action, thrilling chases and the blurred lines between Srikant’s personal and professional life.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a thrilling World Series that will be remembered for decades to come, becoming the first back-to-back champions MLB has seen in 25 years.—
Gabe Smallson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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