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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
Even so, a sense of curiosity and pragmatism has gradually seeped into the creative community, especially as technology keeps improving.
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Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Jenna was talked about but never shown in the first season, piquing fans’ curiosity.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Claims adjusting rewards those with curiosity and the diplomacy to handle people in stressful situations.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The poetically tragic thing about modern dating is that the apps so many people use, along with accomplices like Google and social media platforms, are curiosity’s biggest killers.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 May 2025
Jenna was talked about but never shown in the first season, piquing fans’ curiosity.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 13 May 2025
Claims adjusting rewards those with curiosity and the diplomacy to handle people in stressful situations.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
The poetically tragic thing about modern dating is that the apps so many people use, along with accomplices like Google and social media platforms, are curiosity’s biggest killers.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 3 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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Got thoughts, questions, ideas, concerns, compliments or maybe even some recs for me?—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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Conservatives called Democrats’ concerns overblown, particularly after years of Democratic control.—
Doug Bock Clark,
ProPublica,
16 May 2025
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Those are rarities throughout the last 6,000 years of recorded history.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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That is the point, as MSNBC for the first time builds out its own news division, a rarity for linear TV these days, while retaining a lineup of primetime progressive hosts.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The trick is to find multiple locations that are close enough together and decide on a menu that feels cohesive.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
3 May 2025
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The trick will be whether the Bruins are paying for a career year or reliable future performance.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Each juror will either be excused for cause or asked to return to the main courtroom for further questioning.—
Adam Reiss,
NBC news,
1 May 2025
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Doing Business Casual With a Bomber Jacket As India’s armed forces began their search for the attackers, demolishing the homes of people identified as suspects in Kashmir and detaining thousands for questioning, the two countries also exchanged gunfire along their border.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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As the six pals confront issues in their relationships and experience a few unfortunate (but hilarious) travel mishaps along the way, viewers are simultaneously taken on a tour of the beautiful natural wonders and idyllic towns the Hudson Valley has to offer.—
Natalia Senanayake,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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For design lovers, that might mean visiting architectural icons, traveling to new places, traversing natural wonders, or trying new activities that flex certain skills.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Beyond the novelty and pride, many of us are looking to this new pope with a deeper longing: could this be a moment of moral and institutional renewal for America?—
Christopher Hale,
Time,
9 May 2025
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The title looks like a novelty, so an uptempo song seems obvious.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
9 May 2025
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Essential traits of a successful partnership include trust, open communication and aligned objectives.—
Fairchild Studio,
Footwear News,
5 May 2025
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One essential leadership trait is learning how to evaluate risk without being paralyzed by it.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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