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
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Launched this past February ahead of the Berlinale by Sideshow co-founding executive Jason Hellerstein, 1-2 Special has launched with a suite of intriguing buys this year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2025
Actually, one of the more intriguing names became available Monday, with the Wizards waiving Richaun Holmes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Tony Johnson One of several spring transfer-window additions, Tony Johnson adds an intriguing option for the Hurricanes’ passing game.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2025
General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.
—Phil Rogers, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025
Launched this past February ahead of the Berlinale by Sideshow co-founding executive Jason Hellerstein, 1-2 Special has launched with a suite of intriguing buys this year.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 15 July 2025
Actually, one of the more intriguing names became available Monday, with the Wizards waiving Richaun Holmes.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
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Perhaps the most interesting part of the sale is that Bezos has typically done this to direct more capital to other endeavors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
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What seemed interesting in the moment was that it has been well known for years that Miami natives Machado and Jay are close friends from way back.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Hydrothermal vents are among the most fascinating and unusual environments on Earth.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
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Another wall had an engaging ethnographic, floor to ceiling video take on all the ways people use bathrooms (brushing their teeth, putting on make-up, diapering their kids).—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Having Grok around will hopefully make your drive more engaging.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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