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Recent Examples of nosy From political infighting among an international coterie of bishops, to nosy clerical gossiping, to Isabella Rossellini as a nun with ulterior motives, to car bombs, the movie — based on an airport novel of the same name by Robert Harris — is arguably overwrought and overstuffed, if endlessly fun. Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 12 Jan. 2025 Not just go away from a pack of nosy reporters, but the whole thing. Mac Engel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Jan. 2025 Viewing them through the proxy of Joe, McGahern refuses to romanticize these characters, who are often admirable but also, by turns, nosy, deceitful, aggressive, and ridiculous. Sam Sacks, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 From the outside looking in, nosy folks sight couples who scored a seat on the river-facing side—and in real time, perhaps, all falling more in love with each other. Jessica Chapel, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for nosy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nosy
Adjective
  • But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying — and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.
    Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 4 Feb. 2023
  • But inquiring into the specifics of familial dynamics is impudent and prying -- and a line of questioning that most people would be happy to avoid answering themselves.
    Nicholas Ivor Martin and Jacobina Martin, oregonlive, 4 Feb. 2023
Adjective
  • Half of the shark detections occurred during the day, a time when beaches are typically busy with human activity.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • His eyes widen, a grin breaks out across his face, and for a second, Graham looks like a cross between a kid on Christmas morning and the world’s busiest man finally catching his breath.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Mullin described Trump, who is notorious for casting a wide net when taking advice, as endlessly inquisitive and said their conversations take place day or night.
    David Sivak, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Mar. 2025
  • An inquisitive mindset facilitates open communication, accelerates innovation and nurtures a culture empowered by respect and a love of learning.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • Folks may be curious to know who is replying to their content and investigate what your business is all about.
    AllBusiness, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
  • Now that final number being below the opening week totals for Chromatica is a bit curious – especially considering there seems to be more passion for the music of Mayhem versus its predecessor – but still nothing to scoff at.
    Katie Atkinson, Billboard, 18 Mar. 2025

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“Nosy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nosy. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.

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