as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
an intriguing concept that should engender much debate among climatologists
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as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
Unlike mass-market Tennessee whiskey, Roaming Man is bottled as a cask-strength, limited-edition release, typically between 110 and 120 proof, offering a unique and intriguing twist on the classic Tennessee whiskey.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 16 May 2025
Role of estrogen in weight loss One of the most intriguing clues to explain why women benefit more from the GLP-1 medications has to do with the hormone estrogen, which women have in higher amounts than men.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Back in London, we're introduced to an intriguing new player in the war between crime families.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 18 May 2025
Unlike mass-market Tennessee whiskey, Roaming Man is bottled as a cask-strength, limited-edition release, typically between 110 and 120 proof, offering a unique and intriguing twist on the classic Tennessee whiskey.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 16 May 2025
Role of estrogen in weight loss One of the most intriguing clues to explain why women benefit more from the GLP-1 medications has to do with the hormone estrogen, which women have in higher amounts than men.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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Maureen Murphy made things interesting late in the third period, cutting the Ottawa lead in half with five minutes remaining.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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There’s something quite interesting about the actor’s experience.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
17 May 2025
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As a result, each piece in her collections reflects her exploration of fascinating materials and techniques in a whimsical manner.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The experience of someone raised with Ghanaian traditions versus someone whose family has been in America for generations creates fascinating dynamics and misunderstandings.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
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These findings suggest that keeping relationships exciting and engaging is just as important as managing conflicts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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In one example of brand testing, two key takeaways were that virtual try-on is very engaging, while AI chat interface was perceived negatively.—
Alexandra Pastore,
Footwear News,
20 May 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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