as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest
an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Recent Examples of interesting
Lim Hui Jie,joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 31 May 2026
There’s nothing in this that’s particularly scandalous or even particularly interesting.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
The truth is more complex — and more interesting.
—Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
This is where the collaboration becomes especially interesting from a business perspective.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Adjective
Here are some of the most interesting quotes that CNBC has heard during the summit.
—Lim Hui Jie,joanna Ossinger, CNBC, 31 May 2026
There’s nothing in this that’s particularly scandalous or even particularly interesting.
—NBC news, 31 May 2026
The truth is more complex — and more interesting.
—Carolyn Todd, Washington Post, 31 May 2026
This is where the collaboration becomes especially interesting from a business perspective.
—Esade Business & Law School, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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Always an intriguing mix, the guests would make good extras, of course.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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So the trade deadline could represent an early opportunity for the Mets to add intriguing major-league talent.—
Tim Britton,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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.—
Glenn Peoples,
Billboard,
7 Nov. 2025
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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.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Undoubtedly, these reconsiderations have been a largely positive exercise, foregrounding not only more equitable but more accurate and more engaging histories, and opening gallery and museum doors to previously excluded artists (even if many have suffered with the ups and downs of speculation).—
Katy Siegel,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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The Book of Dead Philosophers by Simon Critchley eases this worry by presenting the life and death of nearly 200 philosophers in short, engaging, humorous profiles.—
Theodore McDarrah,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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For a culture hit, there’s the contemporary Saatchi Gallery in Duke of York Square and the nearby Royal Court theatre, known for championing exciting, up-and-coming playwrights.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Experience magic as the aquarium comes alive with glowing corals and exciting live performances.—
Kayla Rivera,
AJC.com,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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Minor distractions notwithstanding, this hypnotically absorbing drama is acted with enormous skill.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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An odor-absorbing bar Avid cooks and fisherman swear by this odor-absorbing stainless-steel bar.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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