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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspenseful
Adjective
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The latter, like the other elaborate handscrolls on display, warrants microscopic examination, so engrossing are the endless tiny details.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025 -
One surprising element of the show is several engrossing display cases with zines and memorabilia of daily life during those fraught days.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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But the suspenseful mystery packed into Bella's pursuit of Edward's true identity, enhanced by cinematographer Elliot Davis' eerie visuals, makes for a riveting introduction to the franchise.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
1 July 2025
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The deft tonal shifts, nuanced storytelling, and unvarnished performances announce the arrival of a riveting actor and filmmaker.—
Paul A. Thompson,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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At first, the breathless news stories seemed charming and harmless.—
David W. Brown,
New Yorker,
5 July 2025
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This adorably resilient and charming 7-year-old Australian Cattle Dog has been waiting for her forever home at the Arizona Humane Society since March - much too long for such a loving pup.—
AZCentral.com,
AZCentral.com,
3 July 2025
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The Lovecraft Country and Friday Night Lights star does wild-eyed, fierce intensity in a way that is both captivating and reliable.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
26 June 2025
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Real Madrid found a way to win Sunday despite being down one of the most captivating athletes in the world in Kylian Mbappe, who spent time in the hospital earlier this week and whose timeline for return is still up in the air.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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The play’s about choices, both mundane and gripping, and where those choices have taken the title character over her lifetime with children and three husbands.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
30 June 2025
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Racks with this gripping feature provide greater stability, and there’s less chance of dishes falling and breaking due to the antislip qualities.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
Adjective
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That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.—
Alex Ledsom,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
1 July 2025
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The sense of smell is complex and fascinating — and in many ways still mysterious.—
Avery Hurt,
Discover Magazine,
27 June 2025
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No matter the cut and contour of the songs, the answer is always fascinating.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 June 2025
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“Suspenseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenseful. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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