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
Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
What was interesting for me apart from the Daisy part was the eco-terrorist thing and the coup within that terrorist organization, which is very unusual.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Linebacker Jack Sanborn, cornerbacks Josh Blackwell and Jaylon Jones and defensive tackle Chris Williams are restricted free agents, and that’s an interesting spot for the Bears.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
On that subject, a recent post in the r/Parenting subreddit has sparked an interesting conversation about whether parents should be forcing their kids to finish eating all the food on their plates.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
So, strangely enough, what is interesting in this partnership is that Orbán likes Trump because Trump is basically ready to give up on American influence in Europe.
—Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
What was interesting for me apart from the Daisy part was the eco-terrorist thing and the coup within that terrorist organization, which is very unusual.
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 21 Feb. 2025
Linebacker Jack Sanborn, cornerbacks Josh Blackwell and Jaylon Jones and defensive tackle Chris Williams are restricted free agents, and that’s an interesting spot for the Bears.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
On that subject, a recent post in the r/Parenting subreddit has sparked an interesting conversation about whether parents should be forcing their kids to finish eating all the food on their plates.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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In her engaging, candid book, Leite recounts her experience working as a prostitute in the brothels of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and her eventual transformation into a social activist.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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That’s tremendously engaging, but humbling as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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These moments can be exciting, ratcheting up the tension of an encounter as natural forces and world physics impact the flow of the game.—
Josh Broadwell,
Rolling Stone,
24 Feb. 2025
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There are much more exciting names rumoured to be available — Seth Jones and Bowen Byram come to mind — who don’t protect the slot as well as Ristolainen has this season.—
Murat Ates,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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As devoted family man and gung-ho DEA agent Hank Schrader, Dean Norris carried one of the show’s most absorbing and tragic arcs.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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Following three teens who lived in the remote location from August to May, this lovely, absorbing, and patiently shot documentary premieres at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival on Sunday, January 25.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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