as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest
an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Recent Examples of interesting
Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The truth is more interesting than that.
—Brian Barlow, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Here's our guide to the most interesting new series and movies on the streaming service this month.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Denver’s free-agency approach, though, was interesting by all accounts — set strict market caps at running back and tight end, test the waters on a variety of pieces but never actually make an offer, and let John Franklin-Myers walk for a likely fourth-round compensation pick in 2027.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026
Louisville is at an interesting inflection point because, while bourbon tourism has transformed it, bourbon consumption globally has peaked, as younger generations drink less and tariffs impact American goods.
—Adam Sachs, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
The truth is more interesting than that.
—Brian Barlow, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Here's our guide to the most interesting new series and movies on the streaming service this month.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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Each program brought intriguing storylines, and some featured All-Americans who proved to be more than just ballers.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Fustic has always attracted an intriguing crowd—Messel’s social orbit famously overlapped with British royalty, and even Princess Margaret once stopped by during its transformation.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
30 Mar. 2026
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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.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Intuitive, engaging, and helpful, the virtual assistant is TKTKTK.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not your grandfather’s two-legged aliens The best hard sci-fi is engaging and immersive, not in spite of its commitment to scientific credibility but precisely because of it.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The oil control remains an exciting proposition to control excess shine today for an intelligent matte coverage that adjusts with you.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Amazon's Spring Sale is almost at an end, but there are still some exciting deals for you!—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These blue-absorbing pigments can sometimes cause people to see a red dot called Maxwell’s spot in the center of their vision.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the right day, with enough time and space, the act of chopping, seasoning, and stirring can feel steady and absorbing.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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