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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
There’s simply no other platform that converts curious passersby to diehards so well.
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
His curious nature often leads him into trouble, but his friends and sister are usually quick to the rescue.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Volunteers from the community worked together to remove the shark from the beach while keeping the area secure from curious onlookers.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Many curious onlookers have wondered whether—and when—Yellowstone might next erupt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 17 Jan. 2025
His curious nature often leads him into trouble, but his friends and sister are usually quick to the rescue.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 16 Jan. 2025
Volunteers from the community worked together to remove the shark from the beach while keeping the area secure from curious onlookers.
—Melissa Cristina Marquez, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Many curious onlookers have wondered whether—and when—Yellowstone might next erupt.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curious
Adjective
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An inquisitive, adventurous spirit appears to be the special sauce as long as it’s channeled and catalyzed in a healthy way.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes,
17 Dec. 2024
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The subject, a rescue rat named Buttons, showcases his inquisitive nature peering from a flower pot.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The relationship ended abruptly when Vanessa Townsend, Townsend’s wife, received a strange flower delivery accompanied by a note informing her of the affair.—
Paige Harriss,
ABC News,
10 Jan. 2025
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Asked if there’s a moment that’s especially strange, like when the lineup is introduced or when the game starts, Beal said every moment is weird.—
Doug Haller,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Starting Trotter in the playoffs would be an unusual decision by Fangio.—
Brooks Kubena,
The Athletic,
15 Jan. 2025
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Use it to categorize spending, flag unusual costs and even suggest areas for potential savings.—
Aleesha Webb,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Investment Fund is said to be interested in investing some $1 billion in PGA Tour Enterprises, in exchange for a 6% stake.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Two Premier League clubs are interested in signing FC Barcelona star Ansu Fati in the current transfer window according to SPORT, which cited anonymous sources.—
Tom Sanderson,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Duran Duran has paid tribute to the late American filmmaker David Lynch, whose brilliant and bizarre films laid the inspirational groundwork for a young Nick Rhodes.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Jan. 2025
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By Judy Berman January 17, 2025 6:00 AM EST The spectacular finale of Severance’s first season introduced a love triangle more bizarre than New Order could ever have imagined.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Accidents are not uncommon during the testing of new rockets and spacecraft.—
Jason Abbruzzese,
NBC News,
17 Jan. 2025
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Scams or scam centers are not uncommon in Southeast Asia.—
Jay Ganglani,
CNN,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Favorite Memory Activity: There needs to be a healthy level of trust for this activity to work well, but the idea is that people share a memory from their childhood, perhaps a funny story, challenging time or a proud moment.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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In Eureka Day, Jonathan Spector’s incisive and dazzlingly funny play now on Broadway about a Berkeley school board navigating a mumps outbreak, Amber Gray is a new parent named Carina.—
Marley Marius,
Vogue,
8 Jan. 2025
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So, not a Rangers record, but certainly one for the weird record books in this weird season.—
Arthur Staple,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
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Saloon and Honda 0 SUV retain a lot of what made the concepts so weird and different — and not necessarily in an off-putting way.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Curious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curious. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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