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
Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Losing iOS 27 support entirely is one thing, but the more interesting story is what happens to the millions of iPhones that will receive iOS 27 but still miss out on Apple's most significant features.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
So that was really meta and interesting.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2026
So of course, this is far from the only interesting element about the Amish and public health.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 2026
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Adjective
Instead, the tournament became more interesting because so many of them disappeared.
—Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Losing iOS 27 support entirely is one thing, but the more interesting story is what happens to the millions of iPhones that will receive iOS 27 but still miss out on Apple's most significant features.
—Janhoi McGregor, Forbes.com, 6 June 2026
So that was really meta and interesting.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 6 June 2026
So of course, this is far from the only interesting element about the Amish and public health.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 6 June 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
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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
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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 9 Jun. 2026.
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