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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an interesting question
an intriguing question
an insightful question
a good question
a thoughtful question
a provocative question
interesting people
an interesting feature
interesting work
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Recent Examples of interesting
Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
Well, part of what is interesting is Donald Trump does not have any real foundation or commitment to any kind of foreign policy idea.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 June 2025
This is interesting because Game Freak is often criticized for its somewhat low-budget approach to Pokémon.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Adjective
Final Thoughts Fischer: This has all been very interesting!
—Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.
—George E. Mitchell, The Conversation, 20 June 2025
Well, part of what is interesting is Donald Trump does not have any real foundation or commitment to any kind of foreign policy idea.
—Leila Fadel, NPR, 20 June 2025
This is interesting because Game Freak is often criticized for its somewhat low-budget approach to Pokémon.
—Ollie Barder, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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The Raptors could at least make Milwaukee an intriguing offer.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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Hansen Yang: The 7-1, 249-pound center from China is a potential late first-rounder with intriguing size (9-3 standing reach, nearly 7-3 wingspan, only combine player in top three in both hand length and width) to go with shooting and passing touch.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Her appetite for life's most fascinating experiences is matched only by her desire to help fuel readers' own hungers and aspirations.—
Sarah Perez,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2025
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The sense of smell is complex and fascinating — and in many ways still mysterious.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
27 June 2025
Adjective
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Looking ahead, Gupta outlined the platform’s design principles for global applicability: inclusivity (maximizing platform access), intuitive user experiences (minimizing friction), interactivity (leveraging digital’s two-way communication), and immersion (creating deeply engaging experiences).—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
25 June 2025
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Coaching has become a critical skill for effective leaders as organizations shift away from traditional command-and-control leadership paradigms toward more inclusive, engaging and empowering approaches.—
Nathalie Blais,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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In our house, television is allowed on weekends but not on school days, which, by Saturday, makes getting downstairs and turning it on all the more exciting and urgent for him.—
Jana Pollack,
Parents,
24 June 2025
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The jungle backdrop, unique architecture, exciting food scene, and turquoise ocean views make Tulum an incredibly romantic place for couples to escape.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
24 June 2025
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Billy Joel's documentary digs deep into past with poignancy – but he's 'not finished yet' Culture Club film delves into history filled with drama, Boy George, love and drugs ‘Walk of Fame’ The most compelling track on an album full of soaring choruses now has an equally absorbing video.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
8 June 2025
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In an absorbing contest, both women played aggressive tennis in a bid to gain the upper hand in a close first set.—
George Ramsay,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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