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as in concern
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
our neighbor's curiosity about what we were doing last night was really offensive
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosity
These include placing a physical barrier around the tree, such as a baby gate or playpen, anchoring it securely to prevent it from toppling, and avoiding breakable ornaments or tinsel that can attract a dog's curiosity.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, its uplifting vibration aligns perfectly with Gemini’s curiosity and adaptability, encouraging you to approach challenges with optimism.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
But weeks turned into months, and my curiosity finally got the best of me.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, its uplifting vibration aligns perfectly with Gemini’s curiosity and adaptability, encouraging you to approach challenges with optimism.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
But weeks turned into months, and my curiosity finally got the best of me.
—Olivia Marcus, StyleCaster, 13 Dec. 2024
The drones have drawn intense public concern and curiosity since residents first reported seeing them last month.
—Bruce Shipkowski, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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For instance, cyber risks, a growing concern globally, can be tackled effectively by combining IT expertise with robust legal frameworks and family-wide training initiatives. 2.Francois Botha, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Liverpool are not in a position where this is a huge concern, but Slot — whose attention to detail is regarded as one of his strongest traits — will surely want an improvement.Andy Jones, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Warren's public statement in agreement with Trump on Thursday was a rarity, as the senior senator is known as a progressive and ideological opposite to the president-elect.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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While staunchly remaining independent and committing to staying 100% Mexican-owned, Clase Azul has become quite the business over the past three decades—despite its structure being a rarity today.Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Other foxtail plants were not in the photo but nearby ornamentals appeared to be suffering from excessive water too.Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Nov. 2024
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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The gods prove cruel but not omnipotent, and the modern settings exert their own redemptive pull; the final effect is that of a magic trick, in which the characters manage, in each film’s miraculous closing moments, to slip the bonds of tragedy.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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As for the pineapple addition to the drink, eating the fruit is another common, nonmedical trick that people suggest for getting labor started (some people also swear by it when trying to conceive).Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2024
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Importantly, however, is the nature of the questioning.Kimberly A. Whitler, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Reid said the questioning would have been limited to four hours.Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 14 Dec. 2024
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Enchantment Resort Sedona, Arizona Price: From $400 Set amid the stupefying red-rock wonder that is Boynton Canyon, one of four major vortex sites in Sedona, my fall stay at Enchantment was emotional but also grounding.Tasha Zemke, Outside Online, 30 Dec. 2024
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Whether through the dark days of financial turmoil and League One football or marvelling at the wonder of Marcelo Bielsa’s title-winning side, Leeds United fans have known a full range of emotions following their team.Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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What was once a niche novelty has exploded into a pervasive and alarming threat.Steven Smith, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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Back then, Newcastle shovelled eight goals past Sheffield United, beat Manchester City when that was still a novelty, and got the better of Burnley before the perennial champions of France came to Tyneside and tasted bitter humiliation.George Caulkin, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
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The quantitative risk-takers of the River and those who take physical risks—astronauts, deep-sea explorers, NFL players—have these traits in common.Nate Silver, WIRED, 19 Dec. 2024
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Once the model has learned the defining traits of your ideal wine enthusiasts, it can be applied to score the entire prospect universe, surfacing the individuals with the highest likelihood to convert.Agastya Kumar Komarraju, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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