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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
Cal’s move to the ACC has meant more matchups like Friday’s game against North Carolina, which will draw morbid curiosity because of the headlines surrounding UNC coach Bill Belichick.
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As technology continues to evolve, these tests may help more people bridge the gap between curiosity and clinical insight, giving them a clearer view of what’s happening inside their bodies.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
All this tracking is not for curiosity’s sake.
—Paul Craney, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
All of this activity caused curiosity among the church’s white parishioners.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
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Austin Meek, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
As technology continues to evolve, these tests may help more people bridge the gap between curiosity and clinical insight, giving them a clearer view of what’s happening inside their bodies.
—Sara Braun, Sacbee.com, 17 Oct. 2025
All this tracking is not for curiosity’s sake.
—Paul Craney, Boston Herald, 17 Oct. 2025
All of this activity caused curiosity among the church’s white parishioners.
—Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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In 2024, the European Union opted to not renew its approval for Sulfuryl Fluoride citing concerns over risks to human health and the environment.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.—
Ni Tao,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Oct. 2025
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There is a rarity in this Blue Jays run.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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The rarity of the Reagan-Thatcher relationship hasn’t been replicated, though some presidents have come close.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
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Taller ornamental grasses work well for the vertical element in more permanent in-ground mum displays, and dwarf varieties, which are still often two feet tall, are well-suited for fall container designs.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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Mealybugs can affect all types of crops, ornamentals, and houseplants, including succulents and cacti.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating are also on this month's calendar for the shelter's young residents, who range from under a year old to 18.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The trick was just finding that next pile of exorbitant wealth and luring it in with our siren song of cultural relevance and creative ambition.—
John Lopez,
HollywoodReporter,
21 Oct. 2025
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Philosophical questioning returns for a final edit when Neptune retrogrades back to Pisces.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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However, Buster was never brought in for questioning.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This wonder is the showpiece of the Virginia State Park that includes an hour-long hike through forests and the James River Valley.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Oct. 2025
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Courtesy of Cepee Tabibian Walking everywhere has done wonders for my stress levels.—
Cepee Tabibian,
CNBC,
19 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Everything — from the app that pings the cookie drops to the branding strategy that weaponizes nostalgia and novelty — emanates from this Provo facility.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Oct. 2025
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At the same time, their brains are especially sensitive to novelty and social rewards.—
Caitlin Cavanagh,
The Conversation,
15 Oct. 2025
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DNA tests can also provide clues about your dog’s temperament, helping explain some of their individual behaviors and traits.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
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The protagonist bears the name of Dostoyevsky’s son Alyosha and many of Solovyov’s traits.—
Karl Ove Knausgaard,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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