as in to intrigue
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 tantalize
Designer Michael Rider knows that his job is not to tantalize the world with his ego, a tendency that has brought us countless collections of oversized, lumpy garments that are unrealistic for people to wear, but to enchant them with terrific clothes.
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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The name of her beloved has been lost to time, leaving a tantalizing fragment of a story that will never be fully told.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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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Rachel Tashjian, CNN Money, 10 Mar. 2026
The name of her beloved has been lost to time, leaving a tantalizing fragment of a story that will never be fully told.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
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 tantalize
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He, of course, would be welcomed back and possesses a skill set that NBA teams are intrigued by.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Mar. 2026
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Kohler said he was intrigued by the new study’s finding that methylphenidate can play a preventive role in younger children.—
David Cox,
NBC news,
25 Mar. 2026
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But Platner has excited some supporters with an antiestablishment message that his campaign believes could carry him to victory.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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This excites the system, causing the electron to move towards the dots and then tunnel into a nearby reservoir.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Apr. 2026
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Hudler is also thrilled to see what Howard brings to the broadcast team.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The layout of the bedrooms was ideal for our crew, with us two young families laying claim to the upstairs, my niece and nephew thrilled to be in the only room with two beds.—
Lara Kramer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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