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adjective

in-ˈtrē-giŋ How to pronounce intriguing (audio)
Definition of intriguingnext
as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest an intriguing concept that should engender much debate among climatologists

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verb

present participle of intrigue
1
as in plotting
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high

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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting

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Recent Examples of intriguing
Adjective
In a bid to get more people interested in the event, ESPN and Marvel Studios devised an intriguing collaboration that will include a 30-second promo voiced by Paul Bettany, the actor who has long played Vision in various Marvel films. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 And while the jury may still be out on their official relationship status, their contrasting personal styles are already proving to be an intriguing pairing. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
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There’s familiarity there, but there’s also intriguing talent with Thompson. — Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026 The likes of Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Roberto De Zerbi are intriguing new options, but none offer the combination of experience, tactical flexibility and past silverware than Tuchel, a manager who brings solidity in and out of possession. — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for intriguing
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intriguing
  1. interesting
  2. plotting
  3. fascinating
  4. engaging
Adjective
  • An interesting detail is that four ESSMs can fit into one compatible launch cell.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • That leaves an interesting question about how cities should handle future confrontations between pedestrians and commercial robots.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Verb
  • Two teenage girls spent months plotting a mass shooting in Riverside County, officials say.
    — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The distinction matters because operating an unmanned vessel requires more than plotting a route.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2026
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  • From bizarre medical tests to a mass phobia of beans, here are 14 surprising facts that reveal just how inventive, eccentric, and fascinating the ancient Greeks really were.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The trailer promises fascinating new characters, like one man who lives on a sailboat for most of the year.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of fascinating
Adjective
  • Established in 2016 by physicist Stephen Hawking and Starmus, the award honors those who have gone above and beyond to make science accessible, engaging and inspiring.
    — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Monet’s water lilies are a big draw, but the collection is overall smart and engaging.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of engaging

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“Intriguing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intriguing. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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