How to Use curiosity in a Sentence

curiosity

noun
  • The antique shop was full of curiosities.
  • The arrival of a construction crew at their house attracted the curiosity of their neighbors.
  • Her natural curiosity led her to ask more questions.
  • The movie failed to satisfy her curiosity about the assassination.
  • Tobacco was once a curiosity in Europe.
  • That curiosity then gives you the space and the grace to make a change.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 8 June 2026
  • Your curiosity about the world around you keeps us present and on our toes.
    — Hannah Sacks, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025
  • This time, his curiosity got the best of him.
    — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Say yes to curiosity, and trust the road ahead now.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 16 June 2026
  • Deep curiosity and a drive to find the truth.
    — Charlotte Observer, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But there’s some curiosity about a new use for the old drug, too.
    — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 24 Sep. 2025
  • That curiosity stayed with him through his teenage years.
    — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 2 June 2026
  • But, well, there are these nagging curiosities that don’t seem to fit.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 27 June 2025
  • Not that their curiosity hasn’t been piqued at points.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 15 June 2026
  • And what if the young woman had a curiosity to see the world?
    — Literary Hub, 8 Jan. 2026
  • My mom noticed my curiosity and urged my dad to take me to school as well.
    — Teshie Ogallo, Parents, 15 Jan. 2024
  • The detail that makes the bond more than a curiosity is the price.
    — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • What once seemed a curiosity is starting to look more like a curse.
    — Tim Sullivan, The Courier-Journal, 2 Dec. 2021
  • Resist the urge to click on the links, even out of curiosity.
    — Kim Key, PC Magazine, 1 May 2025
  • For years, the boat just sat there as an object of curiosity.
    — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 16 June 2026
  • If anything, try it for the curiosity and watch as your taste buds dance.
    — Vanessa Powell, Men's Health, 9 Dec. 2022
  • Say yes to a side project that invites play and curiosity.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Explain the shape of the idea, then leave enough room for curiosity to do its work.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 June 2026
  • At the time, the move was treated as a curiosity.
    — Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
  • Watch, follow your curiosity, and say yes to things that scare you.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 10 May 2026
  • My curiosity, fueled by grief, led me to build it.
    — Nitin Murali, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026
  • The tone, across the board, is less curiosity and more concern.
    — The Ai Insider, Interesting Engineering, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Out of curiosity, have your kids ever watched the show?
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Start with punchy teasers and behind-the-scenes clips that spark curiosity.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
  • It’s made from love and curiosity.
    — Dan Rys, Billboard, 5 Nov. 2025

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