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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Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The Origin of Life One of the most intriguing questions in science is how life began on Earth.
—Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Whether through spontaneous road trips or an impromptu conversation with intriguing prospects at a local café, romance is right around the corner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
However, instant coffee can also be an intriguing addition to various recipes, including baked goods, desserts, and smoothies.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
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Summer served up a handful of intriguing skincare movements: Dermatologists extolled the virtues of retinal over retinol for minimizing pigmentation, fine lines and breakouts at a faster rate, while buzzy new injectable polynucleotides seemed to rival eye cream for reducing dark circles.
—Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 17 Oct. 2024
The Origin of Life One of the most intriguing questions in science is how life began on Earth.
—Discover Magazine, 17 Oct. 2024
Whether through spontaneous road trips or an impromptu conversation with intriguing prospects at a local café, romance is right around the corner.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 17 Oct. 2024
However, instant coffee can also be an intriguing addition to various recipes, including baked goods, desserts, and smoothies.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 30 Oct. 2024.
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