as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
This engrossing and thoroughly original thriller combines racing suspense with a moving story about the need for human connection.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Kirk Jones’ engrossing film about him is an inspiration, showing how Davidson increased awareness about the realities of this disorder and brought people with it together.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Crack into a can of craft beer, gaze at the wall plastered with polaroids of smiling patrons, and tuck into an engrossing read on one of the tweed armchairs.
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Kat Chen,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
This engrossing and thoroughly original thriller combines racing suspense with a moving story about the need for human connection.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The sad but realistic turns in their lives are engrossing, as is their slow convergence.
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Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
24 Apr. 2026
Kirk Jones’ engrossing film about him is an inspiration, showing how Davidson increased awareness about the realities of this disorder and brought people with it together.
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Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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That could perhaps create more pressure for Burrows to have a strong outing Tuesday, or create an interesting conversation around Arrighetti.
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Well, its’ interesting because for many years the Republican Party revered Reagan much more than Nixon, partly because Reagan was a successful president and Nixon, of course, ended his presidency in disgrace.
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The first four episodes made available for review likewise have tiny sparks of interest, from some witty dialogue to genuine plot momentum to intriguing new characters popping up.
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His 6-foot-6 frame and power potential offer intriguing athletic tools.
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What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
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Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
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Wilentz, author of the 2010 book Dylan in America, wrote Volume 18‘s detailed, often fascinating 125-page liner notes that provides historical context for the expansive eight-CD set.
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Once on the ground visitors can enjoy Greenland’s rugged coastal landscapes, fascinating indigenous Inuit culture, and the opportunity to experience the country at its primordial best.
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The Best Books of the Year (So Far) Our editors and critics choose the most captivating, notable, brilliant, surprising, absorbing, weird, thought-provoking, and talked-about books.
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There’s a lot to say about the texture—decadent, buttery, but surprisingly fast-absorbing, for starters—but greasy isn’t one of them.
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Earlier this month, the company brought students from over 40 countries to San Francisco to pitch their startup ideas for a chance to win $100,000 of equity-free funding from Red Bull Ventures and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits, while immersing themselves in Silicon Valley.
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To soak your clothes prior to washing, fill a bucket or your bathtub with cool to warm water and add 1 cup of vinegar before immersing your clothes into the solution.
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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