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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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curious people
a curious situation
a peculiar situation
an intriguing situation
a mysterious situation
a fascinating situation
an interesting situation
a curious mixture
a curious look
curious onlookers
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Recent Examples of curious
The perfect balance of practical and sleek, this faux patent leather shoulder bag with a zip pocket is ideal for your curious and ever-changing nature.
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
The block where the pope grew up A flood of pilgrims and other curious visitors began arriving at the little brick house where Pope Leo grew up within hours of the announcement of his election.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
The kinky pic from British first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton follows the burgeoning odd-couple pairing of the handsome and charismatic Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) and introverted but curious Colin (Harry Melling).
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 May 2025
In the meantime, here comes Dangerous Animals, a curious choice to premiere in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, ahead of its June 6 release through IFC and Shudder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Valerie Mesa, People.com, 29 May 2025
The block where the pope grew up A flood of pilgrims and other curious visitors began arriving at the little brick house where Pope Leo grew up within hours of the announcement of his election.
—Michael Loria, USA Today, 19 May 2025
The kinky pic from British first-time feature writer-director Harry Lighton follows the burgeoning odd-couple pairing of the handsome and charismatic Ray (Alexander Skarsgård) and introverted but curious Colin (Harry Melling).
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 May 2025
In the meantime, here comes Dangerous Animals, a curious choice to premiere in Cannes’ Directors’ Fortnight, ahead of its June 6 release through IFC and Shudder.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curious
Adjective
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Through the inquisitive narration provided by Tom Hanks.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
22 May 2025
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Space exploration, time travel, talking cats and inquisitive robots all make up the various stories of the first three season.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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The long strange trip is proving to be even longer than anyone thought.—
Marco della Cava,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Because of this strange clustering, the Atlantic Shark Institute has posted signs around Narragansett alerting beachgoers to be on the lookout.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Listen to this article The Rent Guidelines Board lowered the range of potential rent increases for some 2 million New Yorkers in an unusual redo vote Tuesday — a move that comes as the issue of freezing rents has taken center stage in the contentious mayoral race.—
Téa Kvetenadze,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2025
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In an unusual step earlier this month, five former directors of the National Weather Service signed an open letter warning that the Trump administration’s cuts to the weather service and its parent agency NOAA may endanger lives.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The Kelce brothers laughed, but Travis Kelce is interested in having a hand in the Olympics in some fashion.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2025
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The game isn’t interested in having anyone stop to smell the roses, but the narrow window to get anything done can be exhausting.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Joining me is my Staten Island brother, Pete Davidson, who unveils a darker, dramatic side as his character navigates a bizarre group of residents in an old age home.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
29 May 2025
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But inexplicably, Villa contrived to lose the game, thanks in no small part to goalkeeper Emi Martinez’s sending off in the first half for a bizarre body-check on Rasmus Hojlund.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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Acqui-hires are not uncommon in a competitive tech hiring environment.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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SNRs aren't uncommon, but this particular example showcases numerous anomalies, including its astonishingly round shape.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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That’s not to say the film isn’t funny or sweet, but that there is something much more profound and uncomfortable at its heart, and one that poses a tricky challenge for first-time filmmakers Johansson and Kamen.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
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His translation recognizes, here and throughout, that the original is funny and compelling enough not to need elaborate explanation, even 60 years after its debut.—
Lily Meyer,
The Dial,
20 May 2025
Adjective
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His monsters are inventive and weird — and almost endlessly memeable.—
Sam Thielman,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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Just a weird observation about the oscillator that is worth pointing out.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
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“Curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curious. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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