as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
your annoying nosiness isn't going to win you any friends
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Noun
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Frame your experiences as evidence of your adaptability, curiosity and ability to learn quickly.—
Heather V. MacArthur,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025 -
At its most provocative, the franchise reflects our own dilemmas without offering any solutions, from directors tugging Rey’s lineage back and forth to Lucas’ own political curiosities, which matured even as copycats continued to reign on other multiplex screens.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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The arrests came after town halls across the country have become heated, as constituents from both parties expressed concern over President Donald Trump's swift and far-reaching staffing cuts.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, if proved feasible on a larger scale, the tech could help the EV industry alleviate consumer concerns about electric vehicle range and convenience.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
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“Nosiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosiness. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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