1
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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2
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
But unicorn horns lingered on in both the imagination and in the material sense, right there on display in the collections and cabinets of curiosities, or Wunderkammer, that were one of the private precursors of natural history museums.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
This mindset shift — from fear to curiosity — makes all the difference.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
His case echoes earlier incidents where outsiders, often motivated by curiosity or missionary zeal, have tried to approach the island despite legal prohibitions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Newcastle have an interest and tried to sign him pre-PSG, while Aston Villa are also suspected to have had their curiosity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
This mindset shift — from fear to curiosity — makes all the difference.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
His case echoes earlier incidents where outsiders, often motivated by curiosity or missionary zeal, have tried to approach the island despite legal prohibitions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Newcastle have an interest and tried to sign him pre-PSG, while Aston Villa are also suspected to have had their curiosity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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That’s a major concern for media as advertisers review budgets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now, in the case of the United States, there’s no concern whatsoever with what anybody thinks on the outside.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Now, with one daughter out of the house, gathering all five of us at the dinner table is a rarity.—
Rob Mank,
Christian Science Monitor,
2 Apr. 2025
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That different neural pathways with opposite valence for the same odor are combined to balance attraction and aversion based on physiological state is a rarity.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
2 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
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Otherwise, use of a fungicide labeled for rust control on ornamentals would be helpful.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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But back to the task at hand: One trick to schooling yourself while keeping things fun is taking a tour — or a few of them.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Well, there’s a reason for that line of questioning.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
30 Mar. 2025
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This line of questioning became an issue causing fear for Petrova, who was previously detained in Russia for anti-war protests shortly after the attack on Ukraine, Romanovsky claims.—
Christina Shaw,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Practicing mindfulness or meditating, even for five minutes, can do wonders for mental clarity.—
Ankur Bindal,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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So with a strong UV index in tow, the Molecular Hero Serum and a proper sunscreen (Hickey used Elta MD on the cast) can work wonders.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many novelty ice trays have unique shapes such as hearts, cats and stars to delight any dinner party guest.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
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The retail chain sells a variety of trendy clothing, accessories, gag gifts and knick-knacks, including novelty T-shirts, hats, backpacks and body jewelry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Scientists create these animals by engineering DNA that matches important traits of the extinct animal into a modern animal's DNA sequence.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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