as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest
an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire
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Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Try This Instead
Try This InsteadFor
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an interesting question
an intriguing question
an insightful question
a good question
a thoughtful question
a provocative question
interesting people
an interesting feature
interesting work
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Recent Examples of interesting
Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
Here are some interesting questions from Bluesky and X (formerly known as Twitter) worth exploring:
Trading before drafting in Carolina
Michael on Bluesky asks: Do any teams have multiple 2nds?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
But what is interesting is that there was a huge amount of fascinating information that could be lawfully disclosed that historically people were just discouraged from talking about.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
This is interesting to see, given the Radeon RX 7900 XTX’s advantage in terms of resource count.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
However, thanks to a small but mighty group of passionate specialist importers, there are more interesting and delicious Australian wines on American shores than ever before.
—Christina Pickard, Bon Appétit, 5 Mar. 2025
Here are some interesting questions from Bluesky and X (formerly known as Twitter) worth exploring:
Trading before drafting in Carolina
Michael on Bluesky asks: Do any teams have multiple 2nds?
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 5 Mar. 2025
But what is interesting is that there was a huge amount of fascinating information that could be lawfully disclosed that historically people were just discouraged from talking about.
—James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Mar. 2025
This is interesting to see, given the Radeon RX 7900 XTX’s advantage in terms of resource count.
—PCMAG, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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What ultimately seems far more intriguing and indisputable is that Joule has tape recordings of conversations with Bacon about a range of topics.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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This led to an intriguing conversation online, with a subsection of social media excited to highlight the irony between this SpaceX explosion, the company’s use of taxpayer money and Elon Musk’s work with DOGE.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Apart from being an engaging social media network for sharing virtual mood boards of your ideas, interests, and hobbies, Pinterest is also an excellent platform for earning money, even as a beginner.—
Enoch Omololu,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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The lesson here for e-commerce businesses is that prioritizing an engaging, relevant and a more personalized search experience can substantially increase conversion rates and overall site revenue.—
Arthur Zaczkiewicz,
WWD,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Spread across 55 acres, the estate has become one of England’s most exciting wine producers, turning out crisp still and sparkling wines that rival Champagne.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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The rise of women-only travel experiences means there are now more opportunities to explore the world in a way that feels empowering and exciting and, to be real—downright liberating.—
Tykesha Spivey Burton,
Essence,
8 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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This is an absorbing story of how small dealers and experts were gradually replaced by large auction houses.—
Terry W. Hartle,
The Christian Science Monitor,
5 Mar. 2025
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As devoted family man and gung-ho DEA agent Hank Schrader, Dean Norris carried one of the show’s most absorbing and tragic arcs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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