tantalizing
adjective
tan·ta·liz·ing
ˈtan-tə-ˌlī-ziŋ 
: possessing a quality that arouses or stimulates desire or interest
also
: mockingly or teasingly out of reach
tantalizingly
adverb
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The BepiColombo flyby images are a tantalizing preview of the science yet to come.
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But what is clear is that the rocks stored on Mars are a tantalizing collection of geologic treasures that lab scientists could search for signs of ancient microbial life.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Chef Rick Paul has developed a tantalizing lineup of Cajun and Creole dishes utilizing local produce and seafood caught only in the U.S.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Friday’s clash was a heavyweight bout disguised as a regular-season game — a tantalizing preview of what could be an epic seven-game series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
But what is clear is that the rocks stored on Mars are a tantalizing collection of geologic treasures that lab scientists could search for signs of ancient microbial life.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 Jan. 2025
Chef Rick Paul has developed a tantalizing lineup of Cajun and Creole dishes utilizing local produce and seafood caught only in the U.S.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 6 Jan. 2025
Friday’s clash was a heavyweight bout disguised as a regular-season game — a tantalizing preview of what could be an epic seven-game series.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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