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as in appealing
having an often mysterious or magical power to attract
movie stars often have an engaging aura that is hard to describe
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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
a movie with an engaging story that will hold your interest for a couple of hours
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
the challenging jigsaw puzzle engaged us all evening
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as in facing
to enter into contest or conflict with
the daring young captain was eager to engage the enemy
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as in committing
to obligate by prior agreement
we can't go to the dance because we're already engaged to attend a piano recital
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as in employing
to provide with a paying job
the wealthy couple are looking to engage a handyman to take care of the estate
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as in hiring
to take or get the temporary use of (something) for a set sum
my sister and her boyfriend have engaged a chauffeured limousine for the prom
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Recent Examples of engaging
Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Each of the queens were able to tell their story in an engaging way, which made learning more about them even more interesting.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Estrella's management has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting personnel, and plans to remediate this by hiring additional staff and engaging external consultants.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
That was an engaging movie to do because it was really improvised.
—Matt Zoller Seitz, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Each of the queens were able to tell their story in an engaging way, which made learning more about them even more interesting.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Verb
Navigating Challenges The path to engaging Indonesia's top creators wasn't without obstacles.
—Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Estrella's management has identified a material weakness in its internal controls over financial reporting due to a lack of qualified accounting personnel, and plans to remediate this by hiring additional staff and engaging external consultants.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
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Use eco-friendly materials and design practices to create a visually appealing and environmentally responsible retail space.Yuriy Boykiv, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, Jack Curry said Monday on the YES Network that the cost to acquire first basemen via free agency — Curry specifically mentioned Walker — is no proving no less appealing to the Yankees thus far in the offseason.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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California’s electric vehicle ambitions are facing a reality check.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Coverage topics may include gender equity and issues facing female leaders.Brian Steinberg, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This means committing to protecting payment pages, detecting unauthorized changes and safeguarding customer data.Rui Ribeiro, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Advocate and Prioritize Rigorously assess your team’s capacity before committing to new projects.Tracy Lawrence, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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To be clear, this is a tax on employing people in Chicago, akin to a job-crushing head tax.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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The last thing the city needs is another host of new taxes and anti-business policies that will disincentivize businesses from employing people in Chicago, and disincentivize businesses from coming to or staying in Chicago.Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 11 Dec. 2024
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Experts in the Forbes Communications Council indicated that hiring talent who can connect with the audience enhances the likelihood of a campaign's success.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Compromising the business strategy and purpose, stretching resources and hiring low-quality talent can make the situation worse.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Known for his charismatic presence, Ricciardo was recently released from his association with Red Bull's RB sister team.Alex Harrington, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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Pitt’s Paul is the charismatic one; Peter, who speaks in a voice barely louder than a whisper, has the disconcerting fragility of a starstruck follower.Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 13 Dec. 2024
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When Venus was in Scorpio, the whimsical goth aesthetic was an instant hit, bringing a dark, romantic vibe with an intriguing edge.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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There’s an intriguing discomfort to Nate Heller’s score and how Marielle uses sound, plus a kind of percussive editing rhythm to make the film’s mundane events feel heavy and its surreal events feel sublime.Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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