as in to intrigue
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 tantalize
And the economic possibilities of welcoming Syria, massive and full of natural and historical beauty, into the family of nations are tantalizing.
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For Globe-Trotters Enjoy flavors from around the world that tantalize the home cook who’s always looking for a culinary adventure.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
What makes social media especially tantalizing is that algorithms quickly ascertain what individual users want to see and populate feeds accordingly.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 5 Feb. 2025
By Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times (TNS) The ads on podcasts and social media were tantalizing: over-the-counter probiotic supplements that could ward off the worst effects of a hangover if taken before drinking.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
For Globe-Trotters Enjoy flavors from around the world that tantalize the home cook who’s always looking for a culinary adventure.
—Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025
What makes social media especially tantalizing is that algorithms quickly ascertain what individual users want to see and populate feeds accordingly.
—Daniel Seifert, JSTOR Daily, 5 Feb. 2025
By Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times (TNS) The ads on podcasts and social media were tantalizing: over-the-counter probiotic supplements that could ward off the worst effects of a hangover if taken before drinking.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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The idea of playing with the high-flying freshman intrigues Hall.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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So, when the opportunity to visit Tanzania arose, I was intrigued and excited to embark on this journey.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
28 Mar. 2025
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What excites you the most about your new partnership with Chase and United?—
DeMarco Williams,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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That technology will likely change and influence legacy processes, like customer service, loyalty and marketing, which retailers hope will entice and excite their shoppers.—
Meghan Hall,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2025
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So, going to Netflix was a huge challenge, and that was also thrilling.—
Lacey Rose,
The Hollywood Reporter,
19 Mar. 2025
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The experience of being in a fresh environment was thrilling.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Tantalize.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalize. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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