as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an intriguing concept that should engender much debate among climatologists
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as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intriguing
Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
And then if there’s something within that that is particularly intriguing, then Bex has the space to do a deeper dive bonus episode on that.
—James Factora, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Read: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024 Mystery series have a long history of posing intriguing questions only to offer lackluster answers.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.
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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
And then if there’s something within that that is particularly intriguing, then Bex has the space to do a deeper dive bonus episode on that.
—James Factora, Them, 18 Dec. 2024
Read: The 10 Best TV Shows of 2024 Mystery series have a long history of posing intriguing questions only to offer lackluster answers.
—Eliana Dockterman, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 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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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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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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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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