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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Walls of glass provide tantalizing views into the car gallery and one of the bedrooms.
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Most rooms overlook the ethereal outdoor landscape and tantalizing views of the outdoor art.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Elko’s first year was a tantalizing 8-4 season that saw the Aggies one win away from a berth in the SEC title game but finish the regular season outside the rankings.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Ribbed insoles provide a tantalizing sole massage with a cushioned, comfortable step-in feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 30 Dec. 2024
Most rooms overlook the ethereal outdoor landscape and tantalizing views of the outdoor art.
—Jasmine Browley, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Elko’s first year was a tantalizing 8-4 season that saw the Aggies one win away from a berth in the SEC title game but finish the regular season outside the rankings.
—Dan Santaromita, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
Ribbed insoles provide a tantalizing sole massage with a cushioned, comfortable step-in feel.
—Cory Smith, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.
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