inquisitiveness

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Recent Examples of inquisitiveness Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation. Aj Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025
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Noun
  • Since their inception, the Wood Brothers have created a unique artistic world that combines Oliver’s deep love of rock, blues, and folk with Chris’ passion for jazz, classical, and improvisation, all aligning with the steadfast anchor of Rix’s percussive talents and sonic curiosity.
    Garret K. Woodward, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Scientists have been exploring these icy forms for over a century, not just for curiosity, but to understand how water behaves in extreme environments, including places where alien life might exist.
    Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Takaichi was expected to raise Japan’s security concerns about Beijing’s military build-up to Trump during his visit.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Fears of climate change are decreasing in the United States, China and many Western countries relative to other concerns, according to a new survey.
    Matthew Tostevin, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Philosophical questioning returns for a final edit when Neptune retrogrades back to Pisces.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
  • However, Buster was never brought in for questioning.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025

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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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