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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
Once the project began, curiosity spread quickly.
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Where will your curiosity lead your play?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rodin’s attraction to Khmer dancers was driven by a sense of exotic curiosity.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Hopefully, Denève said, whoever fills Herring’s shoes has the same level of care, passion, curiosity and dedication.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Katie Strasberg Rousso, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
Sagittarius November 22 – December 21 Where will your curiosity lead your play?
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2026
Rodin’s attraction to Khmer dancers was driven by a sense of exotic curiosity.
—Li Qi, Artforum, 6 Mar. 2026
Hopefully, Denève said, whoever fills Herring’s shoes has the same level of care, passion, curiosity and dedication.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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Accessibility With ramps down to the entrance, two elevators serving all floors, and wide corridors, this hotel is easily traversable for those in wheelchairs or with mobility concerns.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Mar. 2026
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The letter also raised concerns about foreign investment in Paramount’s offer, noting that the deal included potential financing from Chinese company Tencent Holdings, which had previously withdrawn funding due to national security review concerns.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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He was named the school’s athletic director in 1980, a rarity for non-football coaches, particularly in the SPC.—
Ishmael Johnson,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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While its skull is almost completely intact—a rarity for fossils of this age—part of the face is shattered, complicating its study.—
Margherita Bassi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026
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To get the most benefits from DE, read our simple application tips for vegetables, herbs, ornamentals, and houseplants.—
Lauren Landers,
The Spruce,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unlike ornamentals, which generally all go into the ground around Mother’s Day, vegetable crops have a specific planting window for success.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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The trick is whether Anthropic can hold onto its soul in the process.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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It's riddled with cheffy tricks but not in alienating way.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Police said three men have been detained for questioning, including the second victim, who later arrived at the hospital.—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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According to reporting by the USA Today, the quick shift came after Noem faced harsh questioning by Republicans and Democrats at the Senate Judiciary Committee on March 3 and the House Judiciary Committee on March 4 about her ad campaign.—
Angela George,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
5 Mar. 2026
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Interestingly, these tiny wonders can detect a temperature spike in 100 nanoseconds.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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Chapman is who the Rangers acquired for Ragans in that trade, and the ageless wonder is still a top MLB closer for the Red Sox at age 37.—
SportsDay Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
5 Mar. 2026
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Thus noodles with butter went from a rare novelty to a kitchen staple for the Nguyens.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the years since Microsoft was granted the patent, products offering to recreate the likeness of the dead have shifted from a novelty to services people use daily.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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The competing hypotheses, which seek to identify common traits between Little Foot and any of these species, highlight why the fossil continues to be such a rich resource of information that could contain clues to human evolution.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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Gardeners seeking to increase the biodiversity of lawns might consider allowing weeds with certain traits to remain.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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