tantalizing
Example Sentences
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The get-rich ethos that defines our time may be only rivaled by our perilously tantalizing obsession with vengeance.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Big Tech reining in its AI spending may be a tantalizing prospect for some.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026
Moviegoers should be careful not to read too much autobiography into an actor’s creative choices, but Jolie makes such speculation tantalizing, adding additional layers of drama to her films.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
For the remaining field, Sinner’s sudden exit created a tantalizing chance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 30, 2026
He trotted off determinedly in the direction of the tantalizing smell.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
Vocabulary lists containing tantalizing
The Giver
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"The Landlady" by Roald Dahl
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The Things They Carried
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