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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
Embracing vulnerability as a path to growth While curiosity opens the mind, vulnerability opens the heart.
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
As skepticism and curiosity grows amongst the innies, Mark and Helly set out to explore the long, white halls of Lumon.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
The project hopes to follow a slew of other novelties, art pieces and curiosities that have been part of past lunar missions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
By modeling humility and curiosity, Nadella set the tone for a culture of growth and collaboration—a move that played a critical role in Microsoft’s remarkable resurgence.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Alan Fleischmann, TIME, 15 Jan. 2025
As skepticism and curiosity grows amongst the innies, Mark and Helly set out to explore the long, white halls of Lumon.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 Jan. 2025
The project hopes to follow a slew of other novelties, art pieces and curiosities that have been part of past lunar missions.
—Jackie Wattles, CNN, 15 Jan. 2025
By modeling humility and curiosity, Nadella set the tone for a culture of growth and collaboration—a move that played a critical role in Microsoft’s remarkable resurgence.
—Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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Trump has also expressed opposition to a looming ban on TikTok after earlier having supported a law requiring its Chinese parent company to divest its U.S. operations over national security concerns.—
Jennifer Jett,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Where would it be based? Lazarus sought to assuage some of those concerns in the Tuesday morning meeting.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
16 Jan. 2025
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As the show regularly notes, and the finale goes out of its way to underline, Vera joined the force when women were still a rarity.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Both Krug and Eden Rock are bold, nonconformist brands that value craftsmanship, rarity, and sustainability.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes,
6 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
23 Nov. 2024
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When working with one or a few rats, snacks like nuts, seeds, and fruit often do the trick.—
Laura Bradley,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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Magness recommended a trick backed by psychology: Use second- and third-person pronouns when talking to yourself, instead of first-person pronouns.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
17 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, local news in particular has proven to be a critical piece of infrastructure, providing up-to-the-minute evacuation orders, live video of fast-moving fires and tough questioning of officials during press conferences.—
Alex Weprin,
The Hollywood Reporter,
18 Jan. 2025
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The Quiz Former Florida attorney general Pam Bondi appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee this week for questioning as part of her confirmation process for U.S. attorney general in the Trump Administration.—
Maggie McGrath,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The night sky will reveal stunning sights such as the craters of the Moon, the majestic rings of Saturn, the swirling bands of Jupiter, and other astronomical wonders.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2025
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To the boy wonder of American capitalism, the estate represented much more than an investment, though.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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And though a second, thick stucco layer with bits of cork was an insulation novelty imported from Italy, its properties meant that the walls could remain authentically crooked.—
Julie Lasky,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2025
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His research, which was recognized by the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management as its distinguished scholar for 2020, explores the emergence and adoption of novelty.—
Raghu Garud, Yuliya Snihur,
Harvard Business Review,
8 Jan. 2025
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Aside from this unusual trait, Yellow Red Heart promises to delight with vibrant yellow blossoms with a red throat that start early and continue through to a heavy frost.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
18 Jan. 2025
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This month’s trait, kindness, will be celebrated in a Kindness Week at the end of January.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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