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
Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
What’s intriguing, and worrying in equal measure, is that all of these vulnerabilities are not new.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
But there’s a philosophical angle, too — an intriguing idea that starts to come into focus as the season unfolds.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
If that wasn’t intriguing enough, the vehicle includes several bespoke add-ons specific to the late monarch’s tastes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
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This year’s trade deadline has already gotten off to an intriguing start.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2025
What’s intriguing, and worrying in equal measure, is that all of these vulnerabilities are not new.
—Davey Winder, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025
But there’s a philosophical angle, too — an intriguing idea that starts to come into focus as the season unfolds.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 5 Aug. 2025
If that wasn’t intriguing enough, the vehicle includes several bespoke add-ons specific to the late monarch’s tastes.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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However, his new costar Eddie Murphy had an interesting approach to sharing his wisdom.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce settlement made headlines in part for the inclusion of one interesting detail: their children's vaccination status.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Every chapter is loaded with arcane information delivered in an engaging style.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
12 Aug. 2025
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This can not only improve employees' health and well-being but also create a more engaging work environment.—
Sourabh Deorah,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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