suspenseful

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspenseful
Adjective
  • The film gets a little loud for its own tone towards the end, but Kumar and Madhavan manage to maintain the engrossing grip on the audience with their brilliant performances.
    Sweta Kaushal, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The title novel, Stag Dance, is an engrossing historical tale about turn-of-the-century lumberjacks who hold an annual dance where some of the men choose to attend as women.
    Vulture Editors, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Read: These two memoirs by women in rock ’n’ roll are riveting.
    Justin Porter, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
  • With riveting prose, Li — the sisters’ niece — brings their stories to life.
    Lizz Schumer, People.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Jacquemus Opens Los Angeles Boutique—Attendees For Opening Include Lori Harvey And Laura Harrier Nestled in the heart of West Hollywood, French fashion house Jacquemus has unveiled its new boutique within a charming rustic home.
    Mecca Pryor, Essence, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Bringing in this charming, unpredictable element illustrates Rowlson-Hall’s approach to embracing life in all its beauty and complications.
    Laura Regensdorf, Vogue, 25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds deliver a captivating soundscape, ultimate noise cancellation and immersive spatial audio mode.
    Nora Colomer may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 1 May 2025
  • Located less than 2,000 feet outside the city limits of Dunsmuir, Calif., the waterfall is a captivating natural wonder with water splashing out of lava tubes and cascading down mossy rock formations.
    Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 28 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The Cincinnati Bengals have added one of the most intriguing prospects in the 2025 class, selecting Texas A&M edge rusher Shemar Stewart with the No. 17 pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
    Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.
    Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Wednesday’s episode of The Amazing Race tested the teams’ patience like never before, delivering a gripping hour which included the season’s second double U-Turn and yet another surprising finish.
    Nick Caruso, TVLine, 16 Apr. 2025
  • In the gripping Prime Video action-thriller G20, family becomes both motivation and lifeline amid political mayhem.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Amos is an interesting player, but the Ravens have Wiggins, Chidobe Awuzie, and Marlon Humphrey, which should be good enough for 2025.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Her expertise is 'luxury intelligence' – interesting openings that have a story to tell and new destinations.
    Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Over the years, the city has developed a thriving drinking and dining scene that encompasses spirits and cultures from all across the globe, and there’s no shortage of fascinating educational institutions to visit as well, with topics spanning from sports to fine arts to wildlife conservation.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • The last time Inter visited Barcelona for a Champions League semi-final, back in April 2010, the night teemed with fascinating subplots.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Suspenseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenseful. Accessed 5 May. 2025.

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