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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy
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as in committing
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in hiring
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engaging
Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
This also depends on how many people were in your group and how engaging and knowledgeable the guide was.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The pinked-out intergenerational mob cheered while Ciccone, with the concentration of a child doing some very engaging schoolwork, focussed on her console, occasionally leaning over to ask Pierre-Antoine a question.
—Bob Morris, The New Yorker, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
This is especially true if your brand is not strategic about connecting, engaging and remaining relevant in every season of a current or prospective client's journey.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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This trend could reflect investor caution as higher yields make safer investments like bonds more appealing relative to equities.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
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Governments are also encouraging sustainable construction through tax incentives, which makes these investments even more appealing.Johan Hajji, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Leadville’s compact layout makes most interesting sites a short walk or bike ride away.James Dziezynski, Outside Online, 10 Nov. 2024
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The auto industry’s pioneers offer some very interesting history.David Krumboltz, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Gaga, perhaps strategically, has been put into three films that already had prestige Oscar-facing male actors attached to them, which elevates her stardom, but also dims her light in each.Samantha Allen, Them, 4 Oct. 2024
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Having this information on hand helps address one of the biggest challenges facing ITSM teams today—a lack of alignment stemming from siloed processes that can lead to duplication of effort, delays and costly inefficiencies.Shoeb Javed, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Indeed, neither Phillips nor Phoenix was sure about making a sequel, and for a time contemplated putting on a Broadway show instead, before ultimately committing to the movie.Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
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By committing to an experimental mindset, Knausgaard shifted his energy and focus away from self-doubt and toward creative exploration.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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According to the most recent figures from the city’s Senate Department for Economics, Energy and Public Enterprises, the sector has over 5,000 companies employing almost 26,000 people which contributes to a turnover of around €5 billion.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Small firms saw a loss, with those employing fewer than 20 workers down by 13,000.Jeff Cox, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
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Disraeli noted the insufficient number of warehouses that are equipped to manage merchandise on a single SKU level but added that Treet’s third-party logistics partners are hiring up to manage this.Sarah Jones, Sourcing Journal, 4 Oct. 2024
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Looking ahead, this buoyant hiring mood could continue into the coming months, potentially leading to further job growth.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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As the charismatic frontwoman of No Doubt and a multiplatinum solo artist, Stefani’s career has spanned decades and genres, earning numerous accolades, including four MTV Video Music Awards, two Billboard Awards an American Music Award and a Brit Award.Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
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Uncharismatic challenger: The challenging party candidate is not charismatic or a national hero.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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The shelves above it have a display of intriguing objects that don’t overwhelm the room; the mirror reflects daylight, but not at eye level which could be distracting.Nicolas Milon, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
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One of the most intriguing items is the strands of hair of Washington, the very first US president, who died in 1799.Reuters, CNN, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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