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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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
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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Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
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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
Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Bullard, who had 41 tackles (seven for loss) and one sack in 17 starts for Minnesota, also would be an interesting option.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Lil Nas X’s new Neptunes-esque banger to JayDon’s ode to ’00s R&B.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
This would be an interesting matchup as the Tigers are a very scrappy team.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.
—Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Jonathan Bullard, who had 41 tackles (seven for loss) and one sack in 17 starts for Minnesota, also would be an interesting option.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Mar. 2025
With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Lil Nas X’s new Neptunes-esque banger to JayDon’s ode to ’00s R&B.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 17 Mar. 2025
This would be an interesting matchup as the Tigers are a very scrappy team.
—Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christine Pelisek,
People.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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His paintings became increasingly textured, with sculpted grooves and warps that generate their own intriguing lighting effects.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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With The Magnificent Others, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s latest foray into long-form storytelling, Corgan channels that same restless curiosity into candid, unfiltered conversations with some of music’s most fascinating figures.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Use clear, relatable language, personalize the insights and structure the information with a clear flow, which makes the data more engaging and easier to understand.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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His engaging and intimate biography provides a full picture of the woman unfairly accused of breaking up the Beatles, highlighting her long, provocative career as an avant-garde artist.—
Staff,
The Christian Science Monitor,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the past, when people enjoyed a movie, their interaction would be passive, pretty much absorbing and watching a film like Anora.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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