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
Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
As Unicorns look to build on the momentum, MLC franchise owners are monitoring an intriguing development many miles away with privatization of Australia’s Big Bash League being seriously contemplated.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirsanov might be the most intriguing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Detmers, 26, is the most intriguing choice.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Charring that consistently appeared in specific locations on the bodies — on the elbows, the front of the skull and the lower limbs — provided intriguing clues.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025
As Unicorns look to build on the momentum, MLC franchise owners are monitoring an intriguing development many miles away with privatization of Australia’s Big Bash League being seriously contemplated.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Kirsanov might be the most intriguing.
—Eric Stephens, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Detmers, 26, is the most intriguing choice.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
Adjective
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That's a really interesting way to put it.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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Sign up for our Park Life newsletter and find out what’s new and interesting every week at Southern California’s theme parks.—
Robert Niles,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
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Legal woes Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro was just convicted of plotting to overturn an election and sentenced to more than 27 years in prison.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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In 2022, in Los Angeles, political leaders were exposed for plotting to carve up districts in backroom deals.—
Bernadette Suarez,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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The choice Task makes to soften Ruffalo’s natural affability and presence in favor of Pelphrey’s Robbie—who transmits anger and despair with palpable, desperate energy—is a fascinating one, requiring humility from one actor and intense commitment from the other.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
17 Sep. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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The result was a highly engaging, real-time campaign that blended entertainment, brand interaction and messaging into a single user journey.—
Ivan Ostojić,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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On the whole, the winners' speeches were thoughtful, moving and engaging.—
Alex Apatoff,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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