as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Noun
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Humble daily routines and conversations dot the atmosphere, but along the way Pilar’s curiosity gets the better of her, placing a target on her back as the outfit works feverishly to conceal the true reason for the venture.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Get unlimited access to journalism that fuels your curiosity, passion and ambition.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The July incident in Butler, Pennsylvania, raised significant concerns about coordination between local and federal law enforcement.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
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Following a similar antisemitic rant in 2022, which raised concerns for West’s mental wellbeing, the artist released an apology in Hebrew the next year.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Dolan’s credibility can arguably be assessed through that line of questioning.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
10 Feb. 2025
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There were times when Maresca would be sensitive towards any criticism from the fans or negative questioning in a press conference.—
Simon Johnson,
The Athletic,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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