inquisitiveness

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Recent Examples of inquisitiveness Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation. Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitiveness
Noun
  • The other kind of storytelling is more about curiosity, more about exploring the human condition.
    Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The key is to notice it with curiosity instead of think it with judgment.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • And Danielson noted that the team now has plenty of time to practice and give attention to areas of concern.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2025
  • At the same time, concern is growing about how certain food additives and preservatives may disrupt the gut’s delicate balance.
    Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • So is the hesitation, the concern for consequence, and the mid-match questioning of how she is supposed to play.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Police detained one person at the scene for questioning, who was later released.
    N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025

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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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