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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In today’s ever-changing financial landscape, the pursuit of wealth through investment can be both tantalizing and daunting – especially for beginners.
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William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2024
In his last three, however, Yamamoto has flashed a tantalizing level of dominance, with back-to-back outings of six scoreless innings preceding Tuesday’s gem.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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William Earl, Variety, 13 May 2024
In his last three, however, Yamamoto has flashed a tantalizing level of dominance, with back-to-back outings of six scoreless innings preceding Tuesday’s gem.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2024
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“Tantalizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tantalizing. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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