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
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
That was a whole interesting contraption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The concept comes straight out of the brains of its eccentric founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who saw the massive profit margins from search advertising as a means to build something much more interesting than an internet cash cow.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Making Dulgarian’s situation more interesting are his comments about his belief that fighters should get a cut for bets on bouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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The aft is arguably the most interesting part of the vessel.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2025
That was a whole interesting contraption.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 4 Nov. 2025
The concept comes straight out of the brains of its eccentric founders, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, who saw the massive profit margins from search advertising as a means to build something much more interesting than an internet cash cow.
—Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Making Dulgarian’s situation more interesting are his comments about his belief that fighters should get a cut for bets on bouts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
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However, the Houston Rockets are certainly an intriguing option, and might be one that Morant would love.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Still, there were some pretrial motions that were intriguing and offered a glimpse as to what the trial in December in front of a jury in Charlotte could look like.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Nov. 2025
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Jarcovjáková makes for a fascinating subject, especially as someone capturing her own emotional dissatisfaction through the contours of her body and face.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
5 Nov. 2025
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Next door, a small museum traces its fascinating journey from prison to protected paradise.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The production journey has involved balancing the original promise of the short film while creating an engaging genre piece.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
29 Oct. 2025
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Users can create immersive, emotionally engaging performances with this feature, without the need for technical review.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Hurricane season, monsoons, and extreme heat can all impact your trip, and while some holidays add an exciting dose of flavor, others may shut down key attractions or restaurants.—
Jim Augerinos,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Chalotra still excels at giving Yennefer a desperate rage that makes her sorceress scenes visceral and exciting.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her own book trades on a similarly absorbing, escapist allure.—
Hannah Goldfield,
New Yorker,
3 Nov. 2025
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Rivera’s writing is well worth experiencing, and what’s on stage at Penumbra is an imaginative and deeply absorbing staging, which, despite its darkness, offers a sense of hope and faith in humanity.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
10 Oct. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 7 Nov. 2025.
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