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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
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Emily Warren, a state deputy transportation secretary, emailed the Tesla public-policy staffer and top officials at two other state agencies overseeing autonomous vehicles, citing concern over public misconceptions about Tesla’s Bay Area plans.—
Chris Kirkham,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Trying to overcome those concerns, Newsom and liberal influencers held a three hour long telethon, doubling down on their messaging.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
22 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
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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 iPhone Air also doesn't have any kind of tricks up its sleeve to try to recreate the results from the ultra-wide lens in either the iPhone 17 or iPhone 17 Pro.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
23 Sep. 2025
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That may come in handy for planning the best trick-or-treating routes in your area.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Sep. 2025
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Suspect in Pittsburgh school stabbing detained Additionally, a male was detained for questioning.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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Police say Salmo admitted responsibility for the hit-and-run during questioning.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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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
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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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Jan Böhmermann in Germany, Spain’s El Gran Wyoming, France’s Yann Barthès, Italy’s Maurizio Crozza and Dutch comic Arjen Lubach all share traits with their American counterparts, but none command comparable influence.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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Many of the letters submitted to Judge Subramanian acknowledge the music mogul’s flawed behavior revealed during his trial and asked the judge to consider his positive personality traits and recent personal growth.—
Lauren del Valle,
CNN Money,
23 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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