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as in concern
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
our neighbor's curiosity about what we were doing last night was really offensive
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2
as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosity
He’s asked about my finances, my relationships and even my family, often in a way that feels more like prying than genuine curiosity.
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Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Feed your curiosity by regularly reading about subjects that fascinate you.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Once propelled by a genuine curiosity, it is now saddled with the impulse to chase after the styles and approaches of other properties, including moving like a dead-brain producer’s idea of the Battlestar Galactica reboot.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Partly because of the huge costs involved, a government contract becomes virtually a substitute for intellectual curiosity.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for curiosity 
Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 8 Feb. 2025
Feed your curiosity by regularly reading about subjects that fascinate you.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
Once propelled by a genuine curiosity, it is now saddled with the impulse to chase after the styles and approaches of other properties, including moving like a dead-brain producer’s idea of the Battlestar Galactica reboot.
—Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 7 Feb. 2025
Partly because of the huge costs involved, a government contract becomes virtually a substitute for intellectual curiosity.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 6 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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Several House Democrats were already dissatisfied with the way social equity protections had played out for marijuana and shared Johnson’s concerns about the impact on small businesses.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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The push for tariffs may be impacting public concern about prices.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs also feels this rarity strategy is environmentally beneficial.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nestled along the southernmost edge of the Arizona Sun Corridor, the desert community is a rarity — even among border towns.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While deicers are frequently necessary for safety reasons, these products can damage your plants, causing lawns and ornamentals to turn brown and die back.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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These vertically growing junipers are used as privacy screens and backdrops for other ornamentals.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2025
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If the fashion on the sidelines wasn't enough to hype up attendees, a lively dance performance to kick off the runway show did the trick.—
Anika Reed,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Each month Kendra hosts a real-life get-together in her apartment, then passes her expert game plan along to you: the menu, the grocery and prep lists, and all her tips and tricks.—
Kendra Vaculin,
Bon Appétit,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Dolan’s credibility can arguably be assessed through that line of questioning.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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There were times when Maresca would be sensitive towards any criticism from the fans or negative questioning in a press conference.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Salonga proves that less is indeed more when backed by trust in the material and guided by the artistic precision of a naturally gifted wonder.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Explore the wonders of Lyonia Preserve and learn the basics and benefits of forest bathing.—
Joe Rassel,
Orlando Sentinel,
13 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The novelty of the pans is second only to their nostalgia for Karen.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2025
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The novelty of starting your day with a croissant in Paris and eating Italian pasta for lunch is back on the menu this March.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
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McCarthy gives a great performance, playing up the press secretary’s more boorish traits as a gum-guzzling loudmouth that mangles words and twists facts like pretzels.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
11 Feb. 2025
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This would have meant a high metabolism, leading Ostrom to compare Deinonychus to modern animals with similar traits, such as emus and ostriches.—
Danny Robb,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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