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
Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
An interesting fact is that Blazy’s debut had 26 percent tweed, against 42 percent in the spring 2025 collection.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
In a fun, relatable tone, Barker shares a host of interesting wonders to watch for in the heavens, including the moon’s surface features and key constellations.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Tonight's Chiefs-Jaguars game also provides plenty of interesting storylines.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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The Toilet Seat Cut This is perhaps one of the Keys’ most interesting and quirky attractions.
—Teaghan Skulszki, Travel + Leisure, 7 Oct. 2025
An interesting fact is that Blazy’s debut had 26 percent tweed, against 42 percent in the spring 2025 collection.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2025
In a fun, relatable tone, Barker shares a host of interesting wonders to watch for in the heavens, including the moon’s surface features and key constellations.
—Stephanie Vermillion, Outside, 6 Oct. 2025
Tonight's Chiefs-Jaguars game also provides plenty of interesting storylines.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
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Charlotte also has some intriguing young wing talent to build around with smooth small forward Brandon Miller, who missed most of last season with a wrist injury, and the fourth pick in the 2025 draft, Kon Knueppel.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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The off-road drone remains an intriguing idea rather than something drivers will see soon.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
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Just as fascinating are Poe’s burial and his reburial 26 years later, an exhumation that adds to his mystique, even if the raw particulars of that reburial do nothing to justify the urban legend of his living entombment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Oct. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
8 Oct. 2025
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This room combines different patterns in a similar color palette for an engaging look with lots of depth.—
Abby Wolner,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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An engaging, fun-loving character, across several stints playing county cricket with Somerset, Renshaw enjoyed life as a commentator and public address announcer.—
Sam Dalling,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The experimental technique is one of a series of exciting developments that are helping bridge the signal from brain to body.—
Merrill Fabry,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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This partnership marks an exciting new chapter for both The Webster and Frasers Group’s luxury division, Flannels.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
9 Oct. 2025
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An ancillary of the brand’s best-selling, ambery-woody eau, each aluminum tube contains a quick-absorbing lotion that lavishes skin with moisture, keeping hands feeling comfortable and cuticles softened with its moisturizing blend of avocado oil, shea butter, plus green tea and chamomile extracts.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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The fast-absorbing, spreadable formula is infused with hydrating hyaluronic acid and layers beautifully under makeup.—
Sarah Y. Wu,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 14 Oct. 2025.
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