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
Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And what’s interesting sometimes is that nowadays there are digital emulations of almost every piece of equipment that’s ever been.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s what’s interesting about the dynamic.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles, Hoffman says, is an interesting market for The Feels.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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That’s an interesting way to phrase it, as if the construction and coaching of the team has nothing to do with each week’s outcome.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
And what’s interesting sometimes is that nowadays there are digital emulations of almost every piece of equipment that’s ever been.
—Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s what’s interesting about the dynamic.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles, Hoffman says, is an interesting market for The Feels.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
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In the remote northeast corner of Utah, Powder Haven has quietly become one of the most intriguing experiments in luxury ski real estate.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
29 Oct. 2025
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Here’s what the science actually shows about this intriguing fungus – and why moderation and caution still matter.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
29 Oct. 2025
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As a fascinating footnote of history, this obscure what-if offers an important lesson to the present.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 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
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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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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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Fast-absorbing and never greasy, the oil should be applied like a leave-in treatment on damp or dry hair before styling.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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