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Recent Examples of inquisitorial
Universities and research institutions face inquisitorial scrutiny.
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Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Alejandro Reyes, Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for inquisitorial
Adjective
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The statues felt interrogative, like something or someone was already disappointed in me.—
Maya Ibbitson,
Architectural Digest,
12 Sep. 2024
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The series takes an interrogative approach to its source material, framing Rice’s iconic goth novel and its 1994 film adaptation as the previous version of its story, one in which the vampire Louis de Pointe du Lac (Jacob Anderson) lies and deceives his interviewer, Daniel Molloy (Eric Bogosian).—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
10 May 2024
Adjective
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There won’t be any TikTok dances near Amen Corner, nor quizzical reels filmed with Jason Kelce under the Big Oak.—
Gabriel Burns,
AJC.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Right from his beginnings with the Talking Heads, Byrne’s quizzical temperament has fueled a determination both to never resist change and to remain open to all kinds of external stimuli.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The LitterLens takes a less intrusive approach.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2026
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The family is close-knit, intrusive, rude and menacing.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Her Southern accent is slightly clipped and officious, the type of drawl that’s a stamp of a suburban upbringing.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Mar. 2026
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The former is the nerdier, more officious type in his bow tie and sport coat, the latter more rakish, a one-time rabble rouser who’s just happy to have something interesting to do.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Inquisitorial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitorial. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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