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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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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
These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, its uplifting vibration aligns perfectly with Gemini’s curiosity and adaptability, encouraging you to approach challenges with optimism.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
But weeks turned into months, and my curiosity finally got the best of me.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, its uplifting vibration aligns perfectly with Gemini’s curiosity and adaptability, encouraging you to approach challenges with optimism.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
But weeks turned into months, and my curiosity finally got the best of me.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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Always consult a qualified healthcare provider for medical concerns, and do not ignore professional advice based on information from MediKarma.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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While many of these strikes were intercepted, Ukraine's largest energy company said that the attack had caused significant damage to its thermal power plants, heightening concerns about energy stability and endurance as winter approaches.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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An integrated group — that must have been a rarity.Mike Sacks, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Finding top-quality All-Clad cookware on sale is a rarity, so take advantage of this chance to upgrade everything in one fell swoop.Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 2 Dec. 2024
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Below are photos of a person of interest wanted for questioning regarding the Midtown Manhattan homicide on Dec. 4.Khaleda Rahman, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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But, footage of piles of dead cows awaiting pickup by rendering trucks on California roadways has inspired further questioning.Crystal Heath and Gene Baur, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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The gel texture works wonders on dull skin, and the vitamin C from blueberry extract defends against free radicals and damage from UV exposure.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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One such wonder is the Blue Mosque, or the Sultan Ahmed Mosque as it is known to locals.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2024
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The weapons, just a novelty a decade ago, have become an untraceable menace in the crime world.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The range celebrates both brands’ distinct DNA, with novelty prints and ultra-fun takes on classic knitwear across 13 pieces, priced $196 to $590 with styles available to purchase on both brands’ e-commerce sites.Emily Mercer, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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Once the model has learned the defining traits of your ideal wine enthusiasts, it can be applied to score the entire prospect universe, surfacing the individuals with the highest likelihood to convert.Agastya Kumar Komarraju, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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