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as in concern
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
our neighbor's curiosity about what we were doing last night was really offensive
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the museum's curiosities include items constructed entirely out of toothpicks
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as in ornamental
a small object displayed for its attractiveness or interest
an assortment of curiosities from around the world that the family picked up during various vacations
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as in trick
an odd or peculiar habit
Charles Dickens typically endowed his characters with an array of endearing curiosities
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Recent Examples of curiosity
My films are fuelled by my ignorance, my curiosity, my longing, my fear – all of that.
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Leading men of the time were mass-market curiosities and genuinely unapproachable through other means; the space at the top of culture was still fairly small, and people were hungry to gaze at it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
However, short trips, a chance to learn something new, and visits with people from different backgrounds and other countries will also stimulate your curiosity.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.
—Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
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Leo Barraclough, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Leading men of the time were mass-market curiosities and genuinely unapproachable through other means; the space at the top of culture was still fairly small, and people were hungry to gaze at it.
—Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
However, short trips, a chance to learn something new, and visits with people from different backgrounds and other countries will also stimulate your curiosity.
—Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
John Doman, a Pioneer Press photographer for decades, was gifted in capturing the essence of a moment and displaying humanity in a photograph through his curiosity and compassion.
—Natasha Delion, Twin Cities, 9 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
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This love is defined by the Greeks as agape — selfless concern for the well-being of others (our neighbors).Ron Swain, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Clinging to life, Kristina Lara’s only concern lay with the welfare of her young children.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Boulder's price reflects its quality, rarity, and distinctiveness.John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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The three most common types of eucalyptus were brought there because people wanted them for either ornamentals or for timber trees.Jennie Rothenberg Gritz, Smithsonian Magazine, 3 Sep. 2024
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However, with such a large group, almost any plant can be attacked, from houseplants to outdoor ornamentals.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Aug. 2024
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The Shopping Conspiracy, which is about tricks that companies use to keep us buying stuff all the time.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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There are all of these very special tricks, flourishes, and touches, which are unique to them.Duante Beddingfield, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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As his questioning crosses taboos and boundaries, raising Sister Barnes’ hackles, cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung’s camera, which has been cutting between various degrees of close-up as the conversation progresses, breaks free from stasis.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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This questioning keeps them aligned to their goals as well as their values.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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That’s part of the Dune trap — moviegoers for the 1984 version were greeted with a glossary of terminology — but so far, the show doesn’t have the magisterial wonder of the Villeneuve films to give it a boost.Scott Tobias, Vulture, 17 Nov. 2024
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The cryptocurrency is now the eighth (most valuable) wonder of the financial world — beating out silver.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 13 Nov. 2024
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For now, the pieces on display tell a story of dining that goes beyond pure novelty and kitsch to celebrate innovation, design evolution, and artistic influences across centuries and cultures.Anna Hezel, Curbed, 1 Nov. 2024
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Related Articles Macy’s said its parade will be the largest yet with more than 5,000 volunteers, 17 character balloons, 22 floats, 15 heritage and novelty balloons, more than 700 clowns, 11 marching bands and 10 performance groups.David Moin, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024
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This is different than the traditional DEI training in part because many of these traits are invisible, undisclosed and possibly undiagnosed. 4.Shaun Arora, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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These traits make for an adventurous and outgoing kiddo.Holly Garcia, Parents, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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