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
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sox have interesting decisions to make with Alberto and Páez, who were Rule 5 selections in December.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
But what’s interesting is that Rihanna has never said herself that this is her favorite fragrance.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
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Red Sox fans will get a look at one of the club’s most interesting pitching prospects this afternoon.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 Mar. 2026
The Sox have interesting decisions to make with Alberto and Páez, who were Rule 5 selections in December.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2026
But what’s interesting is that Rihanna has never said herself that this is her favorite fragrance.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 7 Mar. 2026
Bale has the more interesting role as the youth who at first chooses Hitler out of expedience, but then becomes seduced by power and status.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 7 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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However, Ty Simpson, whom the Jets met with at the NFL Scouting Combine, is an intriguing prospect who could be a first-round pick.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Sunday’s match against Orlando City has a few intriguing storylines, starting with the rivalry between the clubs.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 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
Adjective
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The complaint alleges that Gavalas’s psychosis stemmed from engineering choices made by Google to make Gemini more engaging and lifelike.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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Speaking via Zoom with his father, Jim, sitting next to him, McKenna is engaging, affable and, frankly, a delight.—
Diana Lodderhose,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Among the most exciting new releases this month are candid celebrity memoirs from a sitcom star and a 1980s East Village impresario; novels that explore outsider perspectives; and a father-son true story that speaks to a powerful if often cryptic bond.—
Hamilton Cain,
Time,
3 Mar. 2026
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There was an overwhelming amount of good eats, door openings and exciting restaurants on the radar.—
Ella Gonzales
March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Pick high-pile or plush bath mats to maximize the warmth-trapping properties and opt for moisture-absorbing, quick-drying materials like microfiber in this high-humidity, water-splashing space.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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This lotion is fast-absorbing, relieving your tattoo’s dry, itchy skin and providing 48-hour moisture.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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