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
Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
Alonso showed restraint by laying off tantalizing pitches, like high fastballs.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
There in that alley, few words are exchanged, but audiences get a tantalizing hint of skin as Ray unzips his uniform, and may laugh at the sound of Colin choking on his prize.
—Peter Debruge, Variety, 18 May 2025
Alonso showed restraint by laying off tantalizing pitches, like high fastballs.
—Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2025
Verb
That’s tantalizing food for thought for potential time travelers.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 20 Dec. 2024
These tantalizing displays appealed to our senses, offering quick and captivating content that increasingly prioritized immediacy and entertainment over depth and contemplation.
—Gerui Wang, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
Adjective
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Old Habit: Planting a Fast-Spreading Plant to Fill In an Empty Garden Space English ivy, ajuga, bamboo, mint, and wisteria all look so tempting in their small containers at the garden center.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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With the appearance of a tempting jelly dessert, one swipe delivers a sheer, dewy burst of color (and even a glossy lip).—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
1 Aug. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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