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
William Roberson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
First, there's SpaceX (of course), which will provide live views of the launch — and likely tantalizing views from Starship itself — during a livestream that will begin 45 minutes before liftoff.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Customizing icon Roland Sands worked with Royal Enfield of India to create this tantalizing revision of the popular Shotgun 650 twin.
—William Roberson, Forbes.com, 19 May 2026
First, there's SpaceX (of course), which will provide live views of the launch — and likely tantalizing views from Starship itself — during a livestream that will begin 45 minutes before liftoff.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Bamba is an elite athlete with tantalizing traits.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2026
The advantages are tantalizing, particularly for a vehicle that’s going to be summoned on demand.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalizing
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For decades, nuclear clocks have existed as one of physics’ most tempting promises.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
13 June 2026
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Give your quick mind a private outlet by journaling feelings about spending, then decide on a simple boundary around a tempting add‑on.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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And while the company presented more data on that drug Tuesday, showing promising first-line and combination data on daraxonrasib, scientists also showed in another session intriguing preclinical data on a completely new compound that may represent what comes after the current lineup.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
21 Apr. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Their thrilling 4-1 series victory broke a 53-year dry spell for the Knicks and hopeful New Yorkers.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 June 2026
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Making a difference After a thrilling comeback win against Germany in Qatar four years ago, the fans made sure that everybody won.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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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.—
Jhair Romero,
Houston Chronicle,
26 Feb. 2026
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For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tantalizing. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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