as in intriguing
holding the attention or provoking interest
an interesting lecture on conflicts in the Middle East since the demise of the Ottoman Empire
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Antonyms & Near Antonyms
as in fascinating
to hold the attention of
the book didn't interest me, so I ended up watching the parade of people on the sidewalk
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an interesting question
an intriguing question
an insightful question
a good question
a thoughtful question
a provocative question
interesting people
an interesting feature
interesting work
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Recent Examples of interesting
Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025
And that was just such an interesting, important way to start the movie.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Los Angeles Chargers: Savion Washington, OT, Syracuse Another gigantic tackle prospect, Washington (6-8, 340) played at Kent State, Colorado and Syracuse as a right tackle and has enough nastiness in the run game to be interesting for Jim Harbaugh’s roster.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
When Dancing With the Stars moved exclusively to Disney+, that was an interesting experiment.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Here are ten surprising and interesting facts about Papal conclaves.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 3 May 2025
And that was just such an interesting, important way to start the movie.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 3 May 2025
Los Angeles Chargers: Savion Washington, OT, Syracuse Another gigantic tackle prospect, Washington (6-8, 340) played at Kent State, Colorado and Syracuse as a right tackle and has enough nastiness in the run game to be interesting for Jim Harbaugh’s roster.
—Nick Baumgardner, New York Times, 2 May 2025
When Dancing With the Stars moved exclusively to Disney+, that was an interesting experiment.
—Josef Adalian, Vulture, 2 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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The smells, on the other hand, were intriguing—solvents, 3D printers, some other rapid prototyping, or maybe all of it all at once.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Even for an amateur baker like myself, some of the most intriguing recipes fall in the dessert chapter—because who wouldn’t want chewy tahini blondies or a coffee and cream icebox cake to end the meal?—
Wilder Davies,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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As a result, each piece in her collections reflects her exploration of fascinating materials and techniques in a whimsical manner.—
Pooja Shah,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
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The experience of someone raised with Ghanaian traditions versus someone whose family has been in America for generations creates fascinating dynamics and misunderstandings.—
Lisa Deaderick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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The film tells a different story of a far more engaging and charismatic character, and the danger of any sign of fragility in women holding positions of power, says Cataldo.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Furthermore, many Arabic language programs lack structured curricula, and educators often struggle to provide engaging and efficient instruction.—
Geoffrey Alphonso,
Forbes.com,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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This is a good fight trending toward an exciting finish.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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His aggressive, exciting driving style is already winning over fans.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
Adjective
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The absorbing survey shows how movies were an influence, but the appeal goes beyond celebrity subjects.—
Christopher Knight,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Many of these jobs involve repetitive or rules-based tasks, exactly the kinds AI is rapidly absorbing.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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