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as in inquisitive
interested in what is not one's own business
curious neighbors peered out of their windows as the new people moved in
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as in strange
different from the ordinary in a way that causes curiosity or suspicion
that's a pretty curious coincidence—almost too curious to be believed
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as in unusual
noticeably different from what is generally found or experienced
that is one of the most curious paintings I've ever seen
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curious people
a curious situation
a peculiar situation
an intriguing situation
a mysterious situation
a fascinating situation
an interesting situation
a curious mixture
a curious look
curious onlookers
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Recent Examples of curious
Some parents and caregivers may be curious about making their own rehydration solutions.
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
That’s curious since many laptop users don’t need those accessories.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The timing of the decision seemed curious to fans given that Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a home run in Saturday’s win.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Joining in the critical chorus was actual Kennedy Jack Schlossberg (here’s a family tree for those curious), who said the family was not involved in the production.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 22 June 2025
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Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 2 July 2025
That’s curious since many laptop users don’t need those accessories.
—David Phelan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
The timing of the decision seemed curious to fans given that Alvarez went 2-for-5 with a home run in Saturday’s win.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 22 June 2025
Joining in the critical chorus was actual Kennedy Jack Schlossberg (here’s a family tree for those curious), who said the family was not involved in the production.
—Rance Collins, IndieWire, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curious
Adjective
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On July 4, Venus enters the lighthearted and inquisitive sign of Gemini, where the love planet encourages everything from variety and exploration to intellectual stimulation.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
4 July 2025
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According To Experts Where To Set Up A Mouse Trap Mice are inquisitive and will investigate anything new, says Owen.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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But a strange silence has fallen over the drama since Iran attacked Israel via its Hamas proxy on Oct. 7 2023, kicking off Israel’s War in Gaza and, eventually, in Lebanon and Iran.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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Bringing together wildlife filmmaking with reality competition is unusual.—
Peter White,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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The sale prices reflect the unusual situation of a large company buying several houses that weren't listed for sale − with plans to demolish or move them to help assemble the development site, said Didier, who operates a Re/Max franchise.—
Tom Daykin,
jsonline.com,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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There wasn’t a full book there, and Fanny wasn’t interested in publishing them, but something was starting to brew in her.—
Ezra Fox
July 14,
Literary Hub,
14 July 2025
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Though approached by the landmark commission several times, Williams said the family was never interested in designating the property a historic landmark because of the alteration rules that would be applied to the site.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Some 40 of these bizarre, geochemically-active sub-Neptunes are currently being studied observationally.—
Bruce Dorminey,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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As a result of a bizarre last-minute decision, the nominees in two Emmys categories will be announced Tuesday morning on CBS nearly four hours ahead of the TV Academy’s official nominations announcement, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.—
Beatrice Verhoeven,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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About 46 novas per year explode in the Milky Way—but since many are very far away, spotting one with the naked eye in the night sky is uncommon.—
Elizabeth Gamillo,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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And on purely residential streets, that type of building is uncommon since many houses don't have separate bases.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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Well its funny to say this to Forbes — but the fashion system is financially small but culturally a very potent front of western supremacy.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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Make funny faces, play peek-a-boo, take them for a walk around the neighborhood.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
7 July 2025
Adjective
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The Rockies’ next head of baseball operations needs to come from outside their weird little world, but possess a feel for the challenges of building a winner at Coors Field.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
8 July 2025
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Despite not being a purveyor of nail products, Selena Gomez has established herself as something of a finger chameleon (Too weird?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
8 July 2025
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“Curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curious. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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