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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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as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
children have a natural curiousness about where babies come from
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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
Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
In a curious twist, the trust level for senior leaders (executives) remained steady, at 32% during the same time period.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Install cabinet locks to keep curious pets safe and items secure.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
As the former member of the pioneering rock outfit reimagined the iconic project, fans were understandably curious — and many were more than a little skeptical.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
With a focus on cultural storytelling and local creative scenes, Mae brings a thoughtful, curious lens to every destination.
—Mae Hamilton, AFAR Media, 1 May 2025
In a curious twist, the trust level for senior leaders (executives) remained steady, at 32% during the same time period.
—Chris Westfall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Install cabinet locks to keep curious pets safe and items secure.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2025
As the former member of the pioneering rock outfit reimagined the iconic project, fans were understandably curious — and many were more than a little skeptical.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curious
Adjective
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An inquisitive crowd was lined up down the Leonard Street sidewalk, where performers dressed in rose gold dresses welcomed guests into the annual Tribeca Ball.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
16 Apr. 2025
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In the coming years, across sectors, curious and inquisitive individuals who demonstrate strong learning agility, and an ability to fuse human and machine skills will become top talent.—
Amanda Kavanagh | This Column was created by Jobbio,
The Hill,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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From the window of his 46th-floor downtown office, attorney Scott Sheftall noticed a strange, solitary cloud that worried him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Although strange, anachronistic, and exaggerated, this world still seems to reflect the same daily problems that all people endure.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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But many don't realize there are lots of other, more unusual ways allergies can show up.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
2 May 2025
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Nearly a hundred shiny black calves are frolicking in the pastures, including twin bulls (birthweight of 72 pounds each) whose mother is completely unruffled by this unusual occurrence and its maternal responsibilities.—
Susan Koch,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2025
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The poetically tragic thing about modern dating is that the apps so many people use, along with accomplices like Google and social media platforms, are curiosity’s biggest killers.—
Alex Abad-Santos,
Vox,
3 May 2025
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Soon, a crowd of passers-by began to stop, their curiosity piqued for the New York summer ahead.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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In contrast, Miller is interested in the body that wears the clothing, and how clothing is a way to define selfhood and the body.—
Laird Borrelli-Persson,
Vogue,
4 May 2025
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For all those interested, here is Deen's recipe for mint julep.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The presentation starts with teaching the compliment sandwich technique, but quickly goes off the rails as the participants ask more bizarre questions.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Heti’s writing is witty, reflective, and just bizarre enough to capture your interest even as people mill about in your peripheral vision.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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Parrots are not an uncommon bird species — there are about 400 types of parrots that currently roam the Earth’s land and skies.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Hudson will try to win a beauty pageant in her home state of Maine, and will face an uncommon opponent Hudson will be competing in the Miss Maine USA Beauty Pageant later this month after finishing as the first runner-up in last year’s contest.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Cost of living and climate concerns outweighed culture wars Australian voters put their faith in Albanese’s plans for tackling the high cost of living and climate change over Dutton’s Trump-style ideological approach, which at times did not appear to be backed by policy proposals.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
4 May 2025
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For many workers, there is a big concern over whether or not their jobs will be impacted.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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“Curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curious. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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