INTRIGUES Synonyms: 89 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of intrigue

as in conspiracies

a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested

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verb

present tense third-person singular of intrigue

as in plots

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 interests

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 intrigues

Noun

Netflix announced a second melodrama last December, about the secrets and intrigues of an elite Rio de Janeiro family, created in partnership with Amaia Produções and Conspiração, with general direction by Mauro Mendonça Filho. — John Hopewell, Variety, 25 May 2026 The rich textures and thick ambiance of The Eyes of Others are pure high modernist 1960s Italian cinema, but De Sica unfurls the film’s winding intrigues with a contemporary sense of suspense, carnality, and visual boldness. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Apr. 2026 Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton. — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026 Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics. — Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026 In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague. — Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026 Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured. — Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2026 Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving every year but two since 1966, and this latest matchup intrigues despite the mediocre records on both sides. — Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025 If any of that intrigues you, perhaps add a Manukora manuka honey kit to your cart this season. — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025

Verb

If this topic intrigues you, join us at the free, online Work on Purpose Summit on July 30, 2026. — Laurel Donnellan, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 That’s what intrigues them about coming to work for a large company that’s constantly evolving. — Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026 The essential nature of magic especially intrigues physicists like Swingle, who hope to use it on a quantum computer to simulate how gravity behaves in situations where general relativity fails. — Quanta Magazine, 3 June 2026 What about these communities intrigues you and why set the story in that location? — Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026 The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl. — C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026 Diggs, who intrigues Hafley with his length and size, wore a wristband with play calls on it during the game to help, and Hafley said safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can guide Diggs on the field, too. — Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026 All of these have a spiritual edge to them that intrigues me, too. — Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025 What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq? — Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025

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Noun

The conspiracies of the Heat mistakenly leaking James’ decision to return to Miami also picked up steam, and the Heat simultaneously skyrocketed on the Polymarket and Kalshi prediction market platforms as James’ next team.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
Despite the conspiracies and complaints, several state workers reported that the forum is extremely helpful for sharing information and getting professional advice.

— William Melhado, Sacbee.com, 21 July 2026

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Plus, the Office of Science and Technology Policy plots a venture capital-like model for the scientific grant process.

— Benjamin Guggenheim, Washington Post, 23 July 2026
Capitalizing on the tide of anti-Rhaenyra sentiment rising among the peasants of King's Landing, Ormund plots to sow further unrest by paying off a band of smallfolk to brutally torture and kill members of the City Watch.

— Megan McCluskey, Time, 20 July 2026

Definition of plots

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Pushing Content That Doesn’t Interest The Audience New marketers often lead social posts with company news, product features or promotional content without considering what interests their audience.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
What’s underneath Beulah and what’s really driving her is what interests me.

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2026

Definition of interests

Verb

Meanwhile, what fascinates aspiring neurologist Makenzie Stovall is the idea that AI is trying to emulate the brain — an organ whose inner workings continue to leave researchers dumbfounded.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Aug. 2026
But the skillful way in which they are woven together belies the efforts that went into telling this story, and Lovely Reader, this dedication to quality fascinates me.

— Rachel Elspeth Gross, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of fascinates

Noun

However, year after year, predicting Preller’s midsummer machinations has proved a largely futile endeavor.

— Dennis Lin, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Kapor had a lot more to say, about blazing a trail without a map, about the machinations of markets, and about the opportunities that the world is exploring now.

— John Werner, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of machinations

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This exercise immerses you in the outdoors and encourages you to appreciate even the smallest patches of green.

— Jancee Dunn, New York Times, 25 June 2026
Camping in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks is an otherworldly experience that immerses you in thousands of years of natural history.

— Andrea Romano, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026

Definition of immerses

Verb

The primary suite occupies its own wing with a fireplace, French doors opening to a private patio, and a bathroom with an oval soaking tub set in front of a picture window.

— Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 31 July 2026
The 59-year-old zoo, which occupies 133 acres in the northeast corner of Griffith Park, has also struggled to maintain its national accreditation, with federal regulators finding peeling paint and rust in some exhibits.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026

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