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
Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
The Trojan asteroids are intriguing to astronomers because they are believed to be composed of raw materials left over from the formation some 4 billion years ago of our solar system’s giant planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Tim Thompson When the bones were first unearthed, archaeologists wouldn’t have had the technology to probe the intriguing marks much further.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
What’s Not In There were some intriguing omissions.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Once she’s done blending, her full glam results are stunning yet intriguing, with a playful feminine hue.
—Celeste Polanco, Essence, 24 Apr. 2025
The Trojan asteroids are intriguing to astronomers because they are believed to be composed of raw materials left over from the formation some 4 billion years ago of our solar system’s giant planets – Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 23 Apr. 2025
Tim Thompson When the bones were first unearthed, archaeologists wouldn’t have had the technology to probe the intriguing marks much further.
—Gayoung Lee, Scientific American, 23 Apr. 2025
What’s Not In There were some intriguing omissions.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2025
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They were chosen for their affinity with sneaker culture, their interesting stories and their distinct personal style, Coach said.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
23 Apr. 2025
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Solid Color Rug This goes-with-everything rug is sure to match your existing decor, while adding a visually interesting pop of texture to any room.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Yet, as captured in this fascinating documentary, his life and on-set persona were messy, complicated, and unforgettable.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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The doc also delves into the fascinating history of protest movements at Columbia, featuring conversation with alumni who participated in anti-Vietnam War protests in 1968, which also resulted in the occupation of several university buildings.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2025
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The difference here, apart from the two-on-two setup, is that the background makes the battles more mysterious and engaging.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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Conor Coventry is open, engaging and affable, but one question from The Athletic prompts the former West Ham United youth product to pause for thought.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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