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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Alonso showed restraint by laying off tantalizing pitches, like high fastballs.
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The sauce is an irresistibly creamy, sweet and spicy sauce made in-house from ghost peppers and caramelized onions with a tantalizing tangy kick from malt vinegar.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
That unenviable dilemma is one that McLaren’s Lando Norris is trying to navigate as one of the most tantalizing Formula One title races in recent memory plays out against teammate Oscar Piastri.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
From the Hibiscus Harmony, a blend of shrub and sparkling wine, to the tantalizing Trick of the Trade, these creations promise to be perfect for anyone embracing a sober January – or simply enjoying an alcohol-free alternative.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Will Sammon, New York Times, 6 July 2025
The sauce is an irresistibly creamy, sweet and spicy sauce made in-house from ghost peppers and caramelized onions with a tantalizing tangy kick from malt vinegar.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
That unenviable dilemma is one that McLaren’s Lando Norris is trying to navigate as one of the most tantalizing Formula One title races in recent memory plays out against teammate Oscar Piastri.
—Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 4 July 2025
From the Hibiscus Harmony, a blend of shrub and sparkling wine, to the tantalizing Trick of the Trade, these creations promise to be perfect for anyone embracing a sober January – or simply enjoying an alcohol-free alternative.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for tantalizing
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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