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as in inquisitive
interested in what is not one's own business
curious neighbors peered out of their windows as the new people moved in
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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
that's a pretty curious coincidence—almost too curious to be believed
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
that is one of the most curious paintings I've ever seen
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Recent Examples of curious
Tyler was smart, curious and thrill-seeking.
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Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Guides aim to maintain at least a 100-meter (328-feet) buffer, but curious creatures don’t always comply.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Also, Ka-young is bored and curious to see what Iblis will do.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
With showy wine-red blossoms that perfume the garden with the distinctive aromas of chocolate and vanilla from mid-summer through fall, chocolate cosmos entices butterflies and curious gardeners alike.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
Guides aim to maintain at least a 100-meter (328-feet) buffer, but curious creatures don’t always comply.
—Susan Portnoy, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025
Also, Ka-young is bored and curious to see what Iblis will do.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curious
Adjective
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Her question, in Lipe-Smith’s inquisitive piccolo of a voice, is heartbreaking in its blend of straightforwardness and desperate desire, as is her mother’s wavering response.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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For inquisitive minds stashed in MLB front offices the Rockies represent an untapped opportunity and a riveting research project.—
Andy McCullough,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Known for their loud personalities, huskies are no stranger to using their voices, but a video of a senior, deaf husky's silent howl is proving that even without sound, the breed still speaks volumes.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Holland also told police about other strange behavior, including an argument while shopping at Wal-Mart, where Overstreet looked at her angrily and pointed at a missing person's picture of Myers posted inside the store.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This is not particularly unusual, and in a traditional 4-2-3-1 system, forcing a team down one side is effective.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The lawsuit is the first to challenge the administration's unusual use of partisan messaging in government communications during the shutdown, which legal experts told NPR may violate federal ethics laws.—
Shannon Bond,
NPR,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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At an August meeting, Hardtke said the town board heard from data center companies interested in the site.—
Miranda Dunlap,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Leaders may be especially interested in data on how AI is impacting competition and jobs.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
6 Oct. 2025
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Tactically, the most notable feature of the final was how regularly the two goalkeepers found themselves in bizarre positions, rushing out to close down attackers in wide areas.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the in-person meeting, Kacie bowed out in one of the most bizarre breakups ever shown.—
Emily Longeretta,
Variety,
4 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In fact, acute gastrointestinal illness is fairly uncommon on cruise ships, the agency says.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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Devine noted that tariffs on cotton imports are uncommon in textile producing countries since the nations want to support the sector.—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Jonathan was so funny and quick-witted for such a young kid.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
2 Oct. 2025
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Having this really intense action scene, and then all of a sudden a joke, a funny moment.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The weird winning season Derek Anderson The Browns have had four winning seasons since 1999, with three of them (2002, 2020, 2023) leading to the playoffs.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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There is something weird about the audio part of it all.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curious. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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