nosiness

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Recent Examples of nosiness Our social voyeurism may have deep evolutionary roots The human fascination with watching others—whether through reality TV, Instagram stories or overheard drama—is often dismissed as nosiness. Clarissa Brincat, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosiness
Noun
  • Veteran Ram staffers noted a bigger crowd than usual for an open scrimmage, buoyed by Homecoming weekend and more than mild curiosity.
    Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2025
  • With his play reaching elite status this year, there is curiosity about whether the Buccaneers feel any pressure to extend the contract of the 30-year-old quarterback during the season.
    Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • In 2024, the European Union opted to not renew its approval for Sulfuryl Fluoride citing concerns over risks to human health and the environment.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Duan says this practice is increasingly prevalent within China’s CAE industry, partly to allay clients’ concerns about data security.
    Ni Tao, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Sincerity and inquisitiveness are Bear’s style of flirtation.
    AJ Mason, Them., 8 Aug. 2025

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“Nosiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosiness. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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