How to Use engaging in a Sentence

engaging

adjective
  • But this engaging book does so much more.
    Brianne Kane, Scientific American, 4 Dec. 2025
  • Plus, wool's texture makes the toy more engaging for cats.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 18 May 2026
  • Both bands have emerged in the past seven years and are among the most engaging in jazz.
    Martin Johnson, WSJ, 9 Nov. 2021
  • All these parts are rendered less engaging by the use of Latin.
    Arkansas Online, 7 June 2025
  • For booksellers, this is the most engaging and fun time of the year!
    Boris Kachka, Los Angeles Times, 2 Dec. 2023
  • That said, your style of writing is engaging and your voice has merit.
    Kevin Cullen, BostonGlobe.com, 16 May 2022
  • Now, her focus is on finding roles that feel fresh and engaging.
    Lizzie Hyman, PEOPLE, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Even from the passenger seat, this did not seem engaging and fun.
    Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN, 22 Apr. 2023
  • Ever wondered why some texts just feel warmer and more engaging?
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 10 July 2025
  • His vocals, while warm and engaging, aren’t the point of his new album.
    Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2021
  • And that’s what made her whole performance that much more engaging.
    Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2022
  • Even though the listener can’t see you, a smile makes your voice sound warmer and more engaging.
    Carol Kinsey Goman, Forbes, 6 June 2022
  • Starting at the beginning of time is not the most engaging way to start.
    Theodore Gonzalves, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 May 2020
  • Jordan's vocals, while warm and engaging, aren't the point here.
    Star Tribune, 15 Apr. 2021
  • That said, my hat is doffed to the video crew that made these presentations so engaging.
    Rob Hubbard, Star Tribune, 29 May 2021
  • The cute kid grew into a handsome teenager with an engaging smile.
    Dateline Nbc, NBC News, 21 June 2023
  • CarPlay is about to get even more engaging due to one high-demand feature.
    Charles Singh, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2025
  • There are many more engaging characters and a slew of clever cameos from British stars.
    Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2024
  • Here are 25 of the most engaging outdoor games to play this summer.
    Lizzy Briskin, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
  • Is anything more engaging than a good murder mystery—one that dares you to guess who did it, and why?
    Boris Kachka, The Atlantic, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Is anything more engaging than a good murder mystery—one that dares you to guess who did it, and why?
    Bekah Waalkes, The Atlantic, 3 Feb. 2026
  • The rooms were in the process of getting a makeover, and the focus was on making the stay more engaging. Chele, who lives nearby on the coast, saw it as a perfect fit.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2025
  • We both are incentivized to make our stories more engaging to get more people to watch.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The handheld camera style is very engaging.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 10 Jan. 2026
  • Ross has an engaging personality but has the edge to kick some of the butts that need to be kicked there.
    BostonGlobe.com, 29 Sep. 2019
  • Ask about which coach made the better boss and who was the more engaging interviewee and both laugh.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2019
  • In fact, many of the most engaging events and experiences will not have any kind of sales focus.
    David Henkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • The book is so well-written, and so immediate and engaging and clear.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 22 Nov. 2023
  • His least engaging work is beige and repetitive, all spark but no energy.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • What keeps the film on the rails, and pretty engaging, has a lot to do with the comforting presence of its stars.
    Michael Phillips, chicagotribune.com, 3 Nov. 2020

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