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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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Michigan's defense may be able to push them a little, creating an intriguing matchup in Ann Arbor.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
On Friday night, the promotion announced an intriguing welterweight pitting No. 7 Ian Machado Garry against No. 9 Joaquin Buckley.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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— Louisiana students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson discovered a new way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, formerly thought impossible by experts.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 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
Michigan's defense may be able to push them a little, creating an intriguing matchup in Ann Arbor.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
On Friday night, the promotion announced an intriguing welterweight pitting No. 7 Ian Machado Garry against No. 9 Joaquin Buckley.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
Leave a comment View Comments Catch up on these intriguing stories:
— Louisiana students Ne’Kiya Jackson and Calcea Johnson discovered a new way to prove the 2,000-year-old Pythagorean theorem using trigonometry, formerly thought impossible by experts.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN, 2 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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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 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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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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