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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
News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fromage Board Game Perfect for board game nights with family and friends, featuring strategic depth and engaging competition.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
This immersive project not only deepened students’ connection to Jerusalem but also reinforced critical thinking, collaboration, and real-world problem-solving—all in an engaging and meaningful way.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Feb. 2025
Texas Hold’em Poker Lessons for Beginners Monday (weekly) from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. This beginner’s class is designed to teach the fundamentals of Texas Hold’em in a fun and engaging environment.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Verb
Given that Congress closely guards its budgeting powers, at least some of these efforts may prove difficult to accomplish without engaging the formal legislative process.
—Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Fromage Board Game Perfect for board game nights with family and friends, featuring strategic depth and engaging competition.
—James Palmer, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for engaging
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But of the three totally different versions of this show presented thus far, this one is the most broadly appealing.—
Angie Han,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Feb. 2025
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For the right price, an RTX 4080 Super could be more appealing.—
PCMAG,
PCMAG,
19 Feb. 2025
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What is interesting about this minority ownership stake being sold, apart from the benefactors being able to land a portion of one of the biggest teams in the NFL, is the 49ers are also interested in using the sale to acquire a stake in a soccer club.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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As far as new and emerging markets, Southeast Asia offers some interesting opportunities.—
Nathan Diller,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The project, helmed by directors Radha Mehta and Saif Jaan, explores the story of an imam facing a moral crossroads between upholding traditional mosque values and protecting a male congregant’s spiritual journey.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
31 Dec. 2024
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So what is the biggest threat facing the world in 2025?—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
31 Dec. 2024
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This movement’s energy radiated from a troubled detention center in Washington where a few dozen men charged with attacking police officers and committing other violent offenses were held.—
Dan Barry,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2025
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DeAngelo admitted to committing more than 50 rapes and killing 13 people through a 12-year terror spree across six counties in California.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
5 Jan. 2025
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Additional safety features for the 35th anniversary include an Adaptive Front-lighting System, High Beam Control, and Traffic Sign Recognition with Grand Touring models employing optional Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Distance & Speed Alert.—
Peter Lyon,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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Federal agencies could also be reminded to assess new risks in employing broad statutory readings, due to the effective demise of the APA statute of limitations under Corner Post.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Two hiring cycles quietly came and went, but Leftwich has remained unshaken.—
Mike Jones,
The Athletic,
31 Dec. 2024
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This implementation is already underway, and is actively impacting hiring choices.—
Rachel Wells,
Forbes,
31 Dec. 2024
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Radner's shocking death from cancer at the age of just 42 in 1989 broke millions of hearts still touched by her sparkling and charismatic time on Saturday Night Live.—
Dennis Perkins,
EW.com,
16 Feb. 2025
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Co-starring with charismatic Mexican ballet dancer Isaac Hernández, Chastain is by turns desperate and icy in a conflicted love story that finds nerve-jangling ways to keep shifting the power balance.—
David Rooney,
The Hollywood Reporter,
15 Feb. 2025
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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“Engaging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engaging. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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