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
Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Eldridge may have tantalizing upside, but asking him to breathe life into San Francisco’s offense is a tall ask for a rookie who’s only had a cup of coffee.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Adjective
But be sure to avoid handling things such as gasoline, sunscreen, tobacco, and insect repellent, which will send them scurrying away from even the most tantalizing baits.
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Keith Sutton,
Outdoor Life,
18 June 2026
Fermented and aged on the lees in French oak barrels, Georgia offers a tantalizing bouquet of white peach, mandarin orange, and jasmine with a subtle crème brûlée note.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
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There are also reportedly tantalizing satellite images that could hint that Shandong is undergoing possible upgrades.
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
23 May 2026
Eldridge may have tantalizing upside, but asking him to breathe life into San Francisco’s offense is a tall ask for a rookie who’s only had a cup of coffee.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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There’s been rotation on the left wing, but the triple-up on the France attack is now very tempting with Ousmane Dembele ($10m), who has amassed three goals and two assists in the tournament to date.
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Men’s Journal reports that high-intensity training can be tempting for the sweat factor and calorie burn, but rucking delivers similar results without the joint stress and exhaustion that follow.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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The knockout round of 32 has been thrilling so far, and the high drama comes to Atlanta today.
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The spring 2027 menswear collections this month, in Milan and Paris, served up plenty of thrilling new styling propositions.
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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.
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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