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
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The results—detailed in a study published March 6 in the journal Communications Earth and Environment—were both unexpected and intriguing.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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What ultimately seems far more intriguing and indisputable is that Joule has tape recordings of conversations with Bacon about a range of topics.
—The Editors Of Artnews, ARTnews.com, 7 Mar. 2025
The results—detailed in a study published March 6 in the journal Communications Earth and Environment—were both unexpected and intriguing.
—Tom Hawking, Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2025
There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.
—Katie Woo, The Athletic, 24 Feb. 2025
Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 24 Feb. 2025
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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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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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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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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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