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
Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Nothing is a brand that’s growing fast, releasing intriguing and never-quite-predictable products on a frequent basis.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Here, get a preview of some of the most intriguing details behind a few of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs.
—John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Built in 2019 and completed in 2020, the five-bedroom, eight-bathroom house has an intriguing backstory that lines up perfectly with its glamorous exterior and interior.
—Tj MacIas, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2025
Nothing is a brand that’s growing fast, releasing intriguing and never-quite-predictable products on a frequent basis.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
If the first season explored Hawaii, the second season shone a light on Sicily, and the third season doubled as a tour of Thailand, the fourth season will no doubt embed its viewers in another glamorous, intriguing locale.
—Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Apr. 2025
Here, get a preview of some of the most intriguing details behind a few of Fleetwood Mac’s most iconic songs.
—John Russell, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
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Having said that, there might be interesting parallels with other cases and countries.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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The series has an interesting group of producers including Peaky Blinders creator Steven Knight, who is a lifelong Blues fan, who will exec produce, and Tom Brady, who bought a minority stake in the club in August 2023 and will produce via his Religion of Sports label.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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This rule set up a fascinating opportunity to directly compare the health outcomes of two groups of individuals over time.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet, as captured in this fascinating documentary, his life and on-set persona were messy, complicated, and unforgettable.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2025
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From better group notifications to zooming in on video calls, these are designed to make WhatsApp more engaging.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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These podcasts inevitably start to mimic reality TV, in providing both mindless entertainment and a deeply engaging connection to the talent.—
Kyndall Cunningham,
Vox,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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