as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossing
Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
What’s most engrossing about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is its atmosphere.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Masterfully weaving all these strands together, Kushner has crafted another fine and engrossing piece of journalism.
—Chris Wheatley, Longreads, 3 Dec. 2024
What’s most engrossing about S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 is its atmosphere.
—Issy Van Der Velde, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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An engrossing book by a talent lost too young.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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This series finale feels like the end of a chapter, but leaves enough intriguing loose ends to keep the possibility of a spin-off alive.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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The bowl game offers the 19-year-old a final chance to fine tune his game before entering the offseason as one of college football’s most intriguing talents.Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that consumers are significantly more likely to trust a recommendation from an influencer over a brand ad, as influencers act as relatable, authentic and engaging advocates.Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Isabelle Phaneuf-Cyr, Rémy Huberdeau, Catherine Legault A luminous and engaging portrait of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène, one of the most original and inspiring voices of their generation and an LGBTQ+ community icon.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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For one special day, these children and their families set their worries aside, immersing themselves in the magic of the season and the warm embrace of their local community.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some start immersing themselves in the reason for the cinematic season the day after Halloween, others at Thanksgiving, and the rest as soon as the calendar tips into December.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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OpenAI's transformation from a nonprofit research laboratory established in 2015 to a pioneering force in artificial intelligence presents a fascinating case study in technological evolution, intellectual property, and organizational governance.Sol Rashidi, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Shooting for the Sky (Islands) For the past year, senior environment reporter Brandon Loomis and photojournalist Mark Henle have island hopped through some of Arizona's most spectacular and fascinating landscapes: the Madrean Sky Islands.Shaun McKinnon, The Arizona Republic, 23 Dec. 2024
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This absorbing début story collection is composed of quiet snapshots of life in Kashmir.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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The least cynical reality show on television remains as absorbing as ever in Season 4, thanks to the probing questions and insights from the show’s resident therapist, Dr. Orna Guralnik.Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 6 Dec. 2024
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