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
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.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The fascination is driven by the tantalizing question: Is that what Hollywood is really like?
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Aside from the royals, the early American media also reported on the tantalizing family histories of the lesser known.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Follow on Instagram for all the tantalizing treats.
—Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
The fascination is driven by the tantalizing question: Is that what Hollywood is really like?
—Emil Steiner, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Aside from the royals, the early American media also reported on the tantalizing family histories of the lesser known.
—Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 July 2025
Follow on Instagram for all the tantalizing treats.
—Jenny Matz, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
Verb
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However, one businessman actually took the bait; a partner at an undisclosed financial firm spoke with Rabinowitz after being intrigued by his message.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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She was initially intrigued by a story about Costco taking a public stance on DEI that led her to come out of retirement to start her non-profit.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Where atomic clocks measure time by tracking electrons shifting between quantum states excited by a microwave oscillator, nuclear clocks turn inward, measuring transitions within the nucleus itself.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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Mountain bikers in particular should be excited by this, as the Gateway Trail System, just outside of downtown Old Fort, is now open with a new parking area.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
16 Sep. 2025
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The 6-1, 204-pound right winger is thrilled to share a line with Dvorsky and Stenberg.—
Jeremy Rutherford,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The Bishops’ persistence was rewarded when Maeve Delaney scored off a corner kick, which thrilled the team and head coach Gary Burke.—
Hannah Hughes,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
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