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tantalizing

[tan-tl-ahy-zing] / ˈtæn tlˌaɪ zɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
enticing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
WEAK
beautiful mouthwatering


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As job seekers face one of the toughest hiring markets in years, SpaceX is dangling a tantalizing prospect: It’s hiring.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

When Rory McIlroy sprayed his drive far to the right on the final hole of the Masters last month, it opened the door to a tantalizing possibility.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“There are tantalizing signs that businesses are starting to pull the trigger on new hires,” said Scott Anderson, chief U.S. economist at BMO Capital Markets.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

There will be many more jaw-dropping moments in the tantalizing weeks ahead, many games that will take big turns.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

She had heard about Stacie Perry’s parties, and the chance to go to one was tantalizing.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng




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