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
Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
And that would open the door to an intriguing pairing: Vance-Trump.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
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The second murder takes place months after the first, and this shift in focus adds an intriguing layer to the narrative, as the show moves from resolving one tragedy to uncovering another, each with its own set of complex emotions and motivations.
—Isadora Wandermurem, TIME, 7 Feb. 2025
Al Shami hinted at the possibility of collaborating on a new duet with superstar Tamer Hosny, sparking excitement after a photo of the two surfaced following a private family gathering and some intriguing conversations.
—Hala Mustafa, Billboard, 31 Jan. 2025
The Buffalo Sabres and Nashville Predators are set to face off in an intriguing Friday night matchup at KeyBank Center, with the game set for 7:00 PM ET on NHL Network.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 31 Jan. 2025
And that would open the door to an intriguing pairing: Vance-Trump.
—Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 30 Jan. 2025
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With Fresh Picks, Billboard aims to highlight some of the best and most interesting new sounds across R&B and hip-hop — from Tyga and Shenseea’s steamy new collaboration to Giveon’s solo comeback.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
10 Feb. 2025
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The Spanish-language setup is a small but interesting wrinkle in the overall viewing picture.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Taylor Nicioli,
CNN,
4 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Beneath the Municipal Wharf in the coastal community of Monterey, a fascinating experiment in ocean farming has played out for more than three decades.—
Grant Stringer,
The Mercury News,
3 Feb. 2025
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Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Feb. 2025
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Staggering $3 Million Loss After 2024 Controversy As the 2025 season prepares to kick off with the Daytona 500 in February, the excitement and expectations surrounding Kaulig Racing's developments set the stage for an engaging season.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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