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
Arthur C. Brooks
march 22, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Liz Hall is struck by a taxi at 15, just when life is getting interesting.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
What’s interesting is noting how the team tried bringing an adult venue (one some stakeholders felt objectified women) into the organization’s formal brand structure.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Could be interesting times on April 4 at Kaseya Center and April 10 in Washington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
Just tell them that your life got more interesting.
—Arthur C. Brooks
march 22, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Liz Hall is struck by a taxi at 15, just when life is getting interesting.
—The Know, Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2026
What’s interesting is noting how the team tried bringing an adult venue (one some stakeholders felt objectified women) into the organization’s formal brand structure.
—Rick Burton, Sportico.com, 21 Mar. 2026
Could be interesting times on April 4 at Kaseya Center and April 10 in Washington.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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Current owner Nima Alizadeh carries on the tradition started by founders Randy Robinson and Harry Johnson by offering great food along with an intriguing lineup of wines.—
Laura Ness,
Mercury News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Horton finds the biometric space to be very intriguing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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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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Intuitive, engaging, and helpful, the virtual assistant is TKTKTK.—
Sean Evans,
Robb Report,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not your grandfather’s two-legged aliens The best hard sci-fi is engaging and immersive, not in spite of its commitment to scientific credibility but precisely because of it.—
Tim Brinkhof,
Big Think,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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As small business owners and Broward natives, Binder and Terrell said Thrive’s rapid growth has been exciting to see.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
25 Mar. 2026
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Despite all the change the property has been through—or maybe because of it—the motel feels uniquely fresh and exciting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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These blue-absorbing pigments can sometimes cause people to see a red dot called Maxwell’s spot in the center of their vision.—
Nora Bradford,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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On the right day, with enough time and space, the act of chopping, seasoning, and stirring can feel steady and absorbing.—
Michelle Beadle Holder,
SELF,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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