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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
More importantly, Poehler has a genuine curiosity and sensitivity, and knows when to just sit back and listen to her subjects.
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Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
But, surely, this must have piqued official curiosity.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
As newer technology often aims to box us deeper into an algorithm, the potential next face of the NBA is defined by the breadth and depth of his curiosity.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 10 Jan. 2026
The teaser plunges viewers into the world of two content creators from contrasting backgrounds who unite for a collaboration fueled by curiosity, social media clout and mutual attraction.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Jan. 2026
But, surely, this must have piqued official curiosity.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
As newer technology often aims to box us deeper into an algorithm, the potential next face of the NBA is defined by the breadth and depth of his curiosity.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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What Parents Can Do For all of these reasons, Common Sense Media says these products pose a serious risk to younger children and raise concerns for older children as well.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
22 Jan. 2026
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Some counties have expressed concerns for their athletes ahead of the men’s World Cup soccer tournament being played in North America this summer.—
Laurence Miedema,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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But if Yquem’s reputation and rarity keeps it among the world’s most expensive wines for only celebratory occasions, the availability and modest price of so many other great Sauternes allows anyone to enjoy them with friends throughout the year.—
John Mariani,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Homegrown rarities Clay Buchholz and Jon Lester headlined the ‘13 champions, but Boston’s most recent World Series squad in 2018 boasted a dazzling, but entirely outside rotation.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
22 Jan. 2026
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Take advantage of a warm, sunny day to clean out flowerbeds. February into March is the time to prune roses and summer-blooming ornamentals.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
15 Jan. 2026
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This tree was widely planted as an ornamental for its fall color, as a nectar source for honeybees, and as a source of vegetable tallow used in cosmetics and candles.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
23 Dec. 2025
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The trick is to choose a nude shade that compliments your skin tone and apply a top coat so glossy and reflective your nails almost appear see-through.—
Grace McCarty,
Glamour,
23 Jan. 2026
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But the trick becomes doing it over and over again, in a way that preserves arm health.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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Hanna’s on-camera questioning brings out candid and telling responses from her fellow artists.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Washington Examiner previously reported that Grassley was haggling with the administration over a date for testimony and that the length of questioning had become a sticking point.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Jan. 2026
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At one point, Baptiste holds up a modest stack of bills and wonders aloud how just that amount might change her life.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2026
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In the last few years, Scandinavia has become the global center for all manner of uncanny cloud rock and ambient pop wonder, from the dreamy Danes to screw-pop savants like Smerz.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
22 Jan. 2026
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Orthodox Jews viewed the pop-up novelty with its mixed troupes as an abomination, but young female actors and singers embraced the emancipatory promise of the stage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Of the remaining title tilt scenarios, only a Broncos-Rams matchup would prove to be a novelty pairing.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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And despite more than a century of academic debate, anthropologists cannot agree on a definitive explanation for why our species has evolved this trait.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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So did unassuming athleticism, a trait that most every teammate or coach notes about Stidham.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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