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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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2
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
Discovery fueled by curiosity has been a driving force for technological, medical and social science research and advances.
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Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
By exposing the kangaroos to unfamiliar sights and sounds, Costa identified clear patterns of boldness and curiosity.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
From the balcony, River and Shirley gaze upon the spectacle of Roddy and this mysterious woman dancing with an almost anthropological curiosity.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Problem-solving mindsets and curiosity in the process are the main requirements.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
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Sheldon Jacobson, Twin Cities, 25 Sep. 2025
By exposing the kangaroos to unfamiliar sights and sounds, Costa identified clear patterns of boldness and curiosity.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Sep. 2025
From the balcony, River and Shirley gaze upon the spectacle of Roddy and this mysterious woman dancing with an almost anthropological curiosity.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2025
Problem-solving mindsets and curiosity in the process are the main requirements.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 24 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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Powell said a sharp cooldown of hiring over the summer had shifted the balance of risks toward greater concern over the labor market rather than inflation.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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Made in Africa is a monthly column by Rolling Stone staff writer Mankaprr Conteh that celebrates and interrogates the lives, concerns, and innovations of cultural workers of the African diaspora from their vantage point.—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
29 Sep. 2025
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The current research advances sodium as a viable alternative for batteries, a vital step to combat the rarity and environmental damage of lithium.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Sep. 2025
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Not only are the two some of the most talented actors in Hollywood, but the pair also shares a birthday, which is a rarity in itself.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 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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The most exciting feature is the realistic mask, though, which has mesh eyes for kids to see through while trick-or-treating, and an adjustable strap to fit their head properly.—
Katrina Cossey,
Parents,
1 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps most frustrating, two Johnson attempts to dig into his trick bag misfired.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The process involves some questioning by and conversation with church staff to ensure the individual is personally and spiritually ready for the step.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Creating a good job description relies on insightful questioning.—
Caroline Nihill,
Fortune,
30 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The stakes are relatively low, and the childhood wonder may not work for more cynical adult viewers, but Skeleton Crew is a solid example of Star Wars' unlimited potential to tell all kinds of stories without having to relate everything back to the Skywalker Saga.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Sep. 2025
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So grab your telescope — or just your imagination — and prepare to explore the luminous wonders above.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thus, this dress is the perfect middle ground between her basics and novelty.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Enjoy the novelty of this corn maze along with hay rides, pumpkin launches, mini donuts and more.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Next, because the call for participants mentioned a lab test element and an exercise program, some personality traits were less likely to volunteer.—
Alyssa Ages,
Outside,
30 Sep. 2025
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Kizzi is an intractable flirt, a trait that is very popular with the boys, and, from the looks of the preview at the end of the episode, also with the girls.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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