How to Use curious in a Sentence
curious
adjective- They were curious to find out who won the game.
- She found a curious old clock in the attic.
- I'm curious to know more about her.
- Their music is a curious blend of disco and rock.
- By a curious coincidence, they bought a house the same day their old one burned down.
- We're curious about why you never called us.
- The birds were engaged in some curious behavior.
- The cat was naturally curious about its new surroundings.
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What is most curious, however, is that this show seems to take its subject at her word.
— Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2022 -
Then, its texture and scent likely attracted a curious feline.
— Sonja Anderson, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Nov. 2024 -
Anyone curious about how these power plays will conclude or who will die first on the TV screen can read the book or study the Wikis.
— Omar L. Gallaga, Arkansas Online, 1 Nov. 2022 -
Patrons of the taco stand and others who were curious milled around the scene through the morning Saturday, some leaving candles and flowers.
— Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2022 -
That said, as much as streaming is moving into live events, others are curious as to whether the special will offer something on election night that viewers don’t get elsewhere.
— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024 -
As any good scientist can tell you, being curious is usually more productive than being critical.
— Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022 -
People are naturally curious — with David gone, could there ever be a trio thing with you, Neil and Graham, even for just a one-time thing?
— Chris Willman, Variety, 31 Oct. 2024 -
Geminis are incredibly curious, Caves adds, and their thirst for knowledge drives much of their life's path both in career and relationships.
— Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2022 -
Cucinelli, though, continues to be actively involved, planning strategies and traveling around the world, curious about other cultures and markets.
— Luisa Zargani, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024 -
That makes the mix-up in the program all the more curious.
— Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 15 Aug. 2023 -
Watch the video to see a curious bear shown the door by Harper the hero dog.
— USA TODAY, 30 May 2023 -
Stocks’ gains this month are curious, to say the least.
— Heard Editors, WSJ, 31 Mar. 2023 -
Sounds fun, curious to see all the new skins and the comics themselves.
— Paul Tassi, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2021 -
So what is that rather curious pose of hand-to-face about?
— Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2024 -
And the way our ethos comes to life is through three mantras: be bold, be open and be curious.
— Soon Yu, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2021 -
Here are some local spots where the tot-curious can take the plunge.
— BostonGlobe.com, 23 May 2018 -
The non-profit adds that the tiger is very curious and loves toys.
— Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 24 July 2024 -
Travel has taught me to be even more curious about the world around me.
— Juliet Pennington, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023 -
The movement has a few names, but a key one is sober curious.
— Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Jan. 2023 -
Of course, the potential fit of Wong with the Sox is curious.
— Alex Speier, BostonGlobe.com, 6 Dec. 2022 -
But for the retinol curious, alt retinol is a good option.
— Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 11 Apr. 2023 -
What’s been more curious, though, is the lack of podiums or even top-5s from that group.
— Nathan Brown, The Indianapolis Star, 19 July 2022
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