as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossing
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play, the taut, engrossing and beautifully scripted play is evocatively and creatively staged by director Kim Strassburger in an arena-style production in Cygnet’s black-box Dottie Studio Theatre.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
But unless you currently are embroiled in the planning or, shudder, the paying for one, its latest theatrical production will, Chris Jones fears, be less than engrossing.
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Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Her talent for channeling this script is the building block for thoughtful, engrossing theater.
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Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
7 Apr. 2026
Winner of the 2022 Tony Award for Best Play, the taut, engrossing and beautifully scripted play is evocatively and creatively staged by director Kim Strassburger in an arena-style production in Cygnet’s black-box Dottie Studio Theatre.
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Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
Kirk Jones’ engrossing film about him is an inspiration, showing how Davidson increased awareness about the realities of this disorder and brought people with it together.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
But unless you currently are embroiled in the planning or, shudder, the paying for one, its latest theatrical production will, Chris Jones fears, be less than engrossing.
—
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
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The relaxed fit offers plenty of comfort while the print keeps things visually interesting.
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An interesting analogy can be drawn to humanity’s relationship with animals.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
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Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
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There’s a lot to say about the texture—decadent, buttery, but surprisingly fast-absorbing, for starters—but greasy isn’t one of them.
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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Zoh Amba spent their Kingsport, Tennessee adolescence diving into YouTube, immersing themselves in videos of jazz saxophonists like Albert Ayler and Charlie Parker.
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