as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an intriguing concept that should engender much debate among climatologists
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as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intriguing
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
As the seasons change, some of Milwaukee’s artists are offering their own intriguing transitions — from a veteran rock frontman gone Americana to a fun-loving rapper turned soul-baring singer.
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One of the most intriguing tech that could appear is China’s Armored Systems (ZTZ-201 Tank).
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Adjective
The firm’s namesake founder expertly curates an intriguing mix of antiques, vintage, and contemporary pieces for his soulful spaces, which range from dark and dramatic to light-filled and modern.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 2 Sep. 2025
As the seasons change, some of Milwaukee’s artists are offering their own intriguing transitions — from a veteran rock frontman gone Americana to a fun-loving rapper turned soul-baring singer.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Sign up fors free True Crime newsletter PEOPLE' for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
—Christine Pelisek, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
One of the most intriguing tech that could appear is China’s Armored Systems (ZTZ-201 Tank).
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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Experts say the finding is interesting, but diet quality and other lifestyle habits may have a larger impact on bone health.—
Simon Spichak,
Health,
3 Sep. 2025
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The back and forth has been interesting.—
Kristen Baldwin September 2,
EW.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The Kremlin rejected the allegation, stressing that Putin was not plotting against Washington.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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The case became even more horrifying when he was accused of plotting to silence a key witness.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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TikTok has turned makeup artist Erin Parsons into a beauty historian for the masses; her fascinating deep dives into the lore of products inspire a kind of nostalgic beauty renaissance.—
Mila Jaroniec,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, Jupiter’s major moons contain enormous quantities of water — with three of them having more water than even Earth does — and pose fascinating possibilities in the quest for life beyond our own planet.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
3 Sep. 2025
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In the book, Camus explains all this through an engaging first-person narrative, but Ozon bins all that in favor of showing not telling.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
2 Sep. 2025
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The most engaging Parrots understand when to stop talking and start listening.—
Vicki Salemi,
Boston Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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