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
Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Delp is tantalizing as an all-around player but never had more than 24 catches in a collegiate season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
But on this tantalizing question the record is silent.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
For others, particularly those that retain a good chunk of gas, there's a tantalizing possibility of rejuvenation — a second act, where star formation could kick off again, albeit temporarily, leading to a temporary cessation rather than a terminal one.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Costco shopping experience is immersive by design – from the big-screen bling at the warehouse door to aisle after aisle of tantalizing deals to bag.
—Jessica Guynn, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Delp is tantalizing as an all-around player but never had more than 24 catches in a collegiate season.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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Some of the most tempting viewing areas are remote, road capacity is limited in places and August is already one of the busiest months of the year for Icelandic tourism.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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And this, of course, was more tempting.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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And while the company presented more data on that drug Tuesday, showing promising first-line and combination data on daraxonrasib, scientists also showed in another session intriguing preclinical data on a completely new compound that may represent what comes after the current lineup.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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White Sox fans got the last laugh on Sunday afternoon as their squad completed a wild, thrilling comeback victory over their crosstown rivals.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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In a thrilling double bill, Shawn himself has been performing his 1990 monologue The Fever on the same stage, nights when the moths are dark.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Major Wilson, 17, has been around horses most of his life and now spends much of his time helping younger riders get ready, showing them how to saddle their horses without exciting them.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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