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as in concern
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
our neighbor's curiosity about what we were doing last night was really offensive
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosity
Abby, 9, lives in Capernaum and is full of curiosity.
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Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The President of the United States is obviously lying about his activities and the lack of curiosity by the media is stunning.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But don’t expect anything melancholy or nostalgic—that’s never the case with the famously brisk and pragmatic King Giorgio, who, at 91, keeps the open spirit and curiosity of a teenager.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
So when Eric Boyd, a microbiologist at Montana State University in Bozeman, and his colleagues uncovered reports from the late 1990s and early 2000s suggesting that some bacteria might be doing just that, their curiosity was piqued.
—Jake Buehler, Wired News, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Erin Jensen, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
The President of the United States is obviously lying about his activities and the lack of curiosity by the media is stunning.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
But don’t expect anything melancholy or nostalgic—that’s never the case with the famously brisk and pragmatic King Giorgio, who, at 91, keeps the open spirit and curiosity of a teenager.
—Tiziana Cardini, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2025
So when Eric Boyd, a microbiologist at Montana State University in Bozeman, and his colleagues uncovered reports from the late 1990s and early 2000s suggesting that some bacteria might be doing just that, their curiosity was piqued.
—Jake Buehler, Wired News, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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The vote to approve Miran’s nomination passed 48-47, along party lines, with Democrats expressing concern about the appointment impacting the central bank’s independence.—
Siladitya Ray,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Motiva is helping to eliminate this concern.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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But the rarity or fluky quality of an accomplishment only gives it so much staying power.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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The package will contain a new Dolby Atmos Mix of the album, nine studio rarities, and 16 songs recorded at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on April 26, 1975.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Sep. 2025
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Another garden mainstay, marigolds bloom from early summer through fall, and they're cherished as ornamentals as well as pest-repelling companion plants.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Aug. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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So the real trick was creating a hue with blendability that people were willing to reapply.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The Luray Caverns feel almost magical—complete with musical instruments built into the walls, mirror-like lakes that play tricks on your eyes, and even a wishing well tucked into the underground pathways.—
Alexandra Emanuelli,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Earlier that day, speaking with Hugo in the crew mess, Jess acknowledged that her reaction to Solène’s questioning of Kerry about the Solène embargo was outsize.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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Asking Better Questions Is An Innovation Mindset The first key to using questions to innovate is developing a questioning mindset.—
David Henkin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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But Karl Maybach’s greatest contribution to the wonders of European civilization were his enormously powerful diesel engines that gave birth to the very first high-speed trains of Europe, emphatically putting steam trains out of business.—
Mark Ewing,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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What's essential is to finish with a leather jacket and a pair of leather or suede boots—a styling trick that always works wonders.—
Michel Mejía,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Far from novelties, these Copenhagen tours offer new perspectives on the Danish capital city’s history, trendy neighborhoods, and daily life, often in ways a bus tour simply cannot.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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Today, the practice has taken on a playful twist, with people reimagining themselves in royal attire for humor and novelty.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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On the other hand, balanced searching involves looking for both positive and negative traits for a more complete evaluation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Still, coaches and teammates in Brooklyn praised his professionalism and defensive energy, two traits that could help him make a case for a limited role.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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