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
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But there is an interesting dynamic between the vice president and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Among those who have little doubt is LeBron James agent Rich Paul, which is interesting in itself.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
What that means for specifications will be interesting to see (more on that below).
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
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Adjective
It’s been so interesting to hear about plugging and abandonment issues from a different perspective.
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Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2026
But there is an interesting dynamic between the vice president and the secretary of state, Marco Rubio.
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NBC news,
28 June 2026
Among those who have little doubt is LeBron James agent Rich Paul, which is interesting in itself.
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Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
27 June 2026
What that means for specifications will be interesting to see (more on that below).
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Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for interesting
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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The most intriguing of the Trojans’ trio of returners is Arenas, given the wide range of possible outcomes in front of the guard this season.
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Separated-at-birth is an intriguing theory, and of course very gratifying to those in the Plymouth/Roundhead/blue half of America.
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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.
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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.
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What Dave Gallagher and the AnimSchool Studios team have achieved is remarkable, creating a visually stunning, emotionally engaging series that has already built a passionate audience through its own merit.
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Mahjong, which is strategic, social and mentally engaging, fits squarely into that category.
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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With SoniQ™ Technology, RPG aims to address that concern by integrating sound-absorbing functionality directly into furniture surfaces.
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Dry skin This is a fast-absorbing blend of seed, nut, and flower oils that delivers lightweight hydration and supports the skin barrier.
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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