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
David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
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New Orleans is packed with historic buildings and intriguing histories.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Star pitcher Roki Sasaki ended the suspense of the most intriguing free agency of the offseason.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025
Going offensive line in back-to-back drafts could be tough to stomach for the front office, but Banks’ versatility and track record could make for an intriguing selection.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Jan. 2025
From $195 per night. BOOK NOW Maison Folie à Deux
New Orleans is packed with historic buildings and intriguing histories.
—Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 16 Jan. 2025
It’s only been a few days since My Arcade made waves teasing its intriguing collaboration with Atari, and now the company has announced 3 separate products in partnership with Capcom and Namco Bandai.
—Jason Evangelho, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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One of the interesting phenomena is where the investment went, especially from the Inflation Reduction Act—a lot of it landed in red states.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.—
Robert Ross,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2025
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Trial and Error Sea Level offers a fascinating account of how science is often a piecemeal undertaking of trial and error.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Gates is a fascinating emerging figure in the industry, recognizable to cinephiles for her brief turns in Twin Peaks: The Return, Uncut Gems, and Challengers as the poor woman in estate law who matches with Patrick Zweig on Tinder, as well as being the granddaughter of screenwriter Joan Tewkesbury.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2025
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Main Events in The Arena The Arena is where Bett’s brightest ideas and most engaging conversations unfold.—
Dan Fitzpatrick,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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That may sound intimidating, but Sharma has a way of making learning super technical and random information about taste very fun and engaging.—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appétit,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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