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
Taking the place of injured redshirt freshman Sam Leavitt, Sims still has the NFL size, arm strength, and impressive athleticism that tantalized scouts as a freshman.
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Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Well, Middle-earth has many ages and many histories, and there are tantalizing hints in some of J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings that Gandalf has appeared in different forms and has walked among various races.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, there are tantalizing hints of the extent of palaeontological knowledge these cultures may once have possessed.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
This giftable duo features tantalizing glass citrus slices affixed to their bases.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Matthew Self, The Arizona Republic, 17 Oct. 2024
Well, Middle-earth has many ages and many histories, and there are tantalizing hints in some of J.R.R. Tolkien’s writings that Gandalf has appeared in different forms and has walked among various races.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Oct. 2024
Nevertheless, there are tantalizing hints of the extent of palaeontological knowledge these cultures may once have possessed.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 18 Sep. 2024
This giftable duo features tantalizing glass citrus slices affixed to their bases.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tantalize
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They’re intrigued by the rise and fall of President Biden.Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 1 Nov. 2024
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For those who are less intrigued by experiential gifts, high-end electronics like Apple AirPods or a new big screen TV (hello, football season) are popular picks.Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, doves and whitewings excite me only mildly.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Music Jeff Lynne brings ELO to the Forum one last time Oct. 27, 2024 What still excites you about the guitar?Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The sisters are thrilled the JP era is over, but still flinch anytime the doorbell rings.Caroline Framke, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Look, nobody on the GTW crew is thrilled at the idea of the Nuggets missing Gordon for an extended stretch.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 9 Nov. 2024
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