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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy
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as in committing
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in hiring
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engaging
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This also depends on how many people were in your group and how engaging and knowledgeable the guide was.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
This is especially true if your brand is not strategic about connecting, engaging and remaining relevant in every season of a current or prospective client's journey.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
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This trend could reflect investor caution as higher yields make safer investments like bonds more appealing relative to equities.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Governments are also encouraging sustainable construction through tax incentives, which makes these investments even more appealing.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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Framing your offering as part of a solution for improving logistics or dealing with supply chain bottlenecks will resonate with customers facing ongoing uncertainties.Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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In addition to facing fairly limited competition, State Street tends to benefit from the fact that switching costs are fairly high for clients.GuruFocus, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the most recent figures from the city’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the sector has over 5,000 companies employing almost 26,000 people which contributes to a turnover of around €5 billion.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Small firms saw a loss, with those employing fewer than 20 workers down by 13,000.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, this buoyant hiring mood could continue into the coming months, potentially leading to further job growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The fresh jobs data defied any such worries by presenting a rosy picture of the economy in which employers are hiring at a strong pace, a large share of people are staying on the job and wages are rising at a fast rate, analysts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Musawi’s assassination led to the rise of the more charismatic Nasrallah.Sarah E. Parkinson, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2024
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Engage in rhetoric that’s challenging, charismatic and caring.Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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What started out as a novelty race is now a surprisingly popular way of testing your limits—which makes the format intriguing to scientists seeking to understand what defines those limits.Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.
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