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
Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
One fact of the crime scene grabbed the most attention and remains to this day the most puzzling, tantalizing, and frightening aspect of the discovery of the body.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Sep. 2025
In 2022, biologists began to see some tantalizing clues.
—Veronique Greenwood, Quanta Magazine, 8 Sep. 2025
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As of this moment, journalists such as myself have only seen the first five episodes of Peacemaker season two, and Agee explains why in tantalizing fashion.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Aug. 2025
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.
—Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
Adjective
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Wood Furniture and Floors Pulling out a Magic Eraser to tackle something sticky might feel tempting, but resist the urge.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Rose, perched on the 21st floor of The Joseph Nashville, offers one of the most tempting examples with its Luminous Limoncello Pedicure.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Brandi Chastain’s thrilling penalty kick to win the 1999 women’s World Cup for the United States captivated soccer fans across the county, prompting a boom in the sport and paving the way for leagues like the National Women’s Soccer League today.—
Eric Jackson,
Sportico.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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The show follows three best friends who stumble upon a magical cookbook that sets their lives on a path of thrilling adventures.—
Anna Earl,
Parents,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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