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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Recent Examples of intriguing
Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 June 2025
The lidar survey also revealed other intriguing structures, including a circular dance ring and a rectangular building foundation that researchers suspect was once a colonial trading post.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Another intriguing proposition from the Estonian Academy of Arts (see below).
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 June 2025
One of the more intriguing story arcs for Franklin came in the 1980s when his mom gave birth to a stillborn daughter named Valeria.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 June 2025
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Baldelli also noted Wentz’s ability to pitch multiple innings as intriguing.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 11 June 2025
The lidar survey also revealed other intriguing structures, including a circular dance ring and a rectangular building foundation that researchers suspect was once a colonial trading post.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 June 2025
Another intriguing proposition from the Estonian Academy of Arts (see below).
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 10 June 2025
One of the more intriguing story arcs for Franklin came in the 1980s when his mom gave birth to a stillborn daughter named Valeria.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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One thing that might be interesting is the one with the ping pong paddle, Issue 6, because the black logo didn’t work over it.—
Kei Lim
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Now in its ninth year, the London Concours has established itself as one of the collector-car scene’s most interesting and accessible automotive exhibitions, with one of the most fascinating venues.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
4 June 2025
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On the latter account, Sandy Agustin has created some fascinating transitional interludes that blend volleyball movements with elements of religious ritual.—
Rob Hubbard,
Twin Cities,
2 June 2025
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McCoist is his usual wide-eyed, engaging, cheery and very listenable self, eulogising over PSG’s masterclass.—
Pablo Maurer,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
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On June 5, the IndieWire Honors Spring 2025 ceremony will celebrate the creators and stars responsible for some of the most impressive and engaging work of this TV season.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
30 May 2025
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