as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an engrossing lecture on Native American culture before the arrival of Europeans
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
a mystery story that will engross readers all the way to the surprise ending
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Recent Examples of engrossing
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Trust that many of the other hallmarks of an engrossing soap are there: Budding romances, dastardly revenge plots, and blissfully perfect couples who are just one dark secret away from being brought low.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Tilda Swinton, 'Michael Clayton' (2008) Swinton and George Clooney make exceptional adversaries in the engrossing legal thriller.
—Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2025
Trust that many of the other hallmarks of an engrossing soap are there: Budding romances, dastardly revenge plots, and blissfully perfect couples who are just one dark secret away from being brought low.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 24 Feb. 2025
Verb
An engrossing book by a talent lost too young.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 3 Dec. 2024
In an engrossing narrative for Bicycling, Kim Cross recounts the incredible journeys of a few of these women who shepherded a movement and fought for women’s freedoms in the country.
—Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 5 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engrossing
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Most have been donated over the years, with new toys often coming into circulation, which parents say keeps it fun and interesting for the kids.—
Maura Fox,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Sprinkle Them Throughout Your Decor Regardless of their fiscal value, antiques often become the most interesting object in a room, says del Balzo.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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Read More | McClatchy News continues to follow the discovery of intriguing archaeological discoveries from around the globe.—
Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
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There’s an intriguing nihilistic streak to the whole affair, but what comes before isn’t funny or insightful enough to warrant what is ultimately served up.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
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Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are no heroes here, just Kidman fully immersing herself in a character for whom every action is an attack, for whom every word is a wheeze, and for whom every movement looks labored.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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With The Magnificent Others, The Smashing Pumpkins frontman’s latest foray into long-form storytelling, Corgan channels that same restless curiosity into candid, unfiltered conversations with some of music’s most fascinating figures.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
12 Mar. 2025
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Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day.—
Daniel Wine,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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See what anchors make meditating feel more absorbing, pleasurable, or easeful for you.—
Carolyn L. Todd,
SELF,
6 Mar. 2025
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In the past, when people enjoyed a movie, their interaction would be passive, pretty much absorbing and watching a film like Anora.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Engrossing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engrossing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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