as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest
an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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an interesting question
an intriguing question
an insightful question
a good question
a thoughtful question
a provocative question
interesting people
an interesting feature
interesting work
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Recent Examples of interesting
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: With a victory highly likely, the most interesting aspect of the race may not be whether Dexter wins, but by how much.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
This one will be very interesting because just last week, Ernst and Young resigned as the company's official auditor.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Agatha is surely one of the most interesting characters in the MCU, having ruined her relationship with her own son because of her literal lust for Death.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Perhaps the most interesting finding to emerge from the study is how exposure to deceptive campaign AI practices influenced broader attitudes toward the technology.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
The bottom line: With a victory highly likely, the most interesting aspect of the race may not be whether Dexter wins, but by how much.
—Kale Williams, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
This one will be very interesting because just last week, Ernst and Young resigned as the company's official auditor.
—Jj Kinahan, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Agatha is surely one of the most interesting characters in the MCU, having ruined her relationship with her own son because of her literal lust for Death.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
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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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If so, that would be fascinating, though perhaps not surprising.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
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For a fascinating lesson in cheesemaking, book a visit to one of Parma’s dairies to learn how authentic Parmigiano-Reggiano is produced.Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 3 Nov. 2024
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Having different roles and environments keeps work fresh and engaging, helping reduce the risk of job burnout from monotonous routines.William Arruda, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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With the goal of creating a fun and engaging way to showcase and educate those at the Orlando, Florida, conference, Impulse used its technology to drive foot traffic to the NARS booth.Meredith Ogilvie-Thompson, Variety, 4 Nov. 2024
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Luke Hales / Getty Images The 2024 baseball season may have just ended, but the most exciting drama in the sport is on deck: free agency.Elizabeth Robinson, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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A little laundry drama is almost exciting again after seeing so much of it with Bri on Mediterranean!Emma Soren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Several times in his absorbing narratives, King reaches for these sorts of indirect associations.Jan Swafford, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
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The movie’s tender, restrained approach results in an absorbing undercurrent of tension and desire that permeates this sad yet entrancing love story.Travis Bean, Forbes, 28 Sep. 2024
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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