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
Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Some writers and artists have used generative AI to interesting effect, but such experiments arguably have been insignificant next to the torrent of slop that is already drowning out human voices on the internet.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Its job was to find fledgling technology companies with interesting ideas and give them contracts.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
At 6-6, 230 pounds, Bybee is one of the more interesting prospects for the Razorbacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Adjective
That brings up the interesting idea that the Red Sox could trade Chapman and still try to contend this year.
—Zach Pressnell, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 July 2025
Some writers and artists have used generative AI to interesting effect, but such experiments arguably have been insignificant next to the torrent of slop that is already drowning out human voices on the internet.
—Alex Reisner, The Atlantic, 14 July 2025
Its job was to find fledgling technology companies with interesting ideas and give them contracts.
—Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 14 July 2025
At 6-6, 230 pounds, Bybee is one of the more interesting prospects for the Razorbacks.
—arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interesting
Adjective
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General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Actually, one of the more intriguing names became available Monday, with the Wizards waiving Richaun Holmes.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Many fascinating finds from the Byzantine era still turn up in Asia Minor and the Middle East today.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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Sam Amick wrote a fascinating notebook about the scene in Los Angeles, where both the Lakers and Clippers have prioritized flexibility this offseason with the future in mind.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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The characters themselves make for an exceptionally engaging series.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
17 July 2025
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For instance, slowing your pace just enough to let key points land and adding variation to your pitch makes your message more engaging and credible.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Replace apprehension with an exciting conversation about what’s possible, and then invest in training and skills development to help your talent thrive in the new AI era.—
Ronald Alepian,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Golden State looks to bounce back from an exciting 104-102 loss to the Las Vegas Aces on Saturday.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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In this delightfully absorbing novel, an isolated house in the middle of a menacing desert landscape serves as the backdrop of a reality-TV competition.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Borrowing from a range of familiar sources, most notably the work of Octavia Butler, Thorne crafts a tense and absorbing story about the Freeman family’s attempt to survive in a world ravaged by disease, famine and a brutal civil war.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
3 July 2025
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“Interesting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interesting. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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