1
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
Such curiosity about Poles’ future registered as particularly poignant with the Bears needing to hire a new coach to help relaunch Williams in Year 2.
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
That sense of awe can improve our well-being, contribute to a more positive attitude, and boost curiosity.
—Anthony Fredericks, CNBC, 11 July 2025
The curiosity of the public, as expressed by the will of the U.S. Congress and made manifest in the federal budget, is the reason that astronomy exists.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Consider a healthcare system that launches a new culture framework: compassion, curiosity, and integrity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
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Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
That sense of awe can improve our well-being, contribute to a more positive attitude, and boost curiosity.
—Anthony Fredericks, CNBC, 11 July 2025
The curiosity of the public, as expressed by the will of the U.S. Congress and made manifest in the federal budget, is the reason that astronomy exists.
—Darryl Seligman, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Consider a healthcare system that launches a new culture framework: compassion, curiosity, and integrity.
—Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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Of the eight which were understood at the time to be complaints or concerns: four were raised to both the production company and the BBC, two were raised only with the production company and two were raised only with the BBC.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
14 July 2025
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Yet Israeli authorities show little concern about the targeting systems.—
Dexter Filkins,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
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Even in cities with high EV penetration rates—including San Francisco, Oslo, and Amsterdam—electric taxis remain a rarity.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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That's a rarity, as SpaceX is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has a whopping 29 launches under its belt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
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Aphids are tiny soft-bodied pests that feed on a variety of plants, including vegetables, ornamentals, trees, shrubs, and houseplants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
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Scales attack a variety of plants including woody ornamentals such as boxwoods, camellias and hollies, young trees such as maples, and houseplants.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
26 June 2025
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The universe is playing tricks on you this week, Scorpio, especially in relation to career matters, your public persona or situations involving authority.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
13 July 2025
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But this is an inane question, inanely phrased, because your letters so admirably inform me of your version of tricks.—
John Updike,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
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Ever since Google first set sail in 1998, we have been conditioned to write a few keywords or phrases, so our questioning ability is rusty.—
Bob Pearson,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Under Rand's questioning, Giles also said that he had never been involved in a successful third-country removal and knew of no other deportation officer in a similar capacity who had been involved in one.—
July 10,
CBS News,
10 July 2025
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As Tanna and Wash grow closer, the series highlights the joys and wonder of new love amid the most perilous obstacles.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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Stargazers hoping to explore the wonders of the night sky should read our guide to the top telescopes and binoculars available in 2025.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Indoor cats, in particular, seem to benefit from the novelty of the cool, textured surface.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
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By the finale, mostly thanks to Bana and Santiago, but in part because of the novelty of the setting, I was generally engaged with Untamed and even had a thought that rarely pops into my head these days: This could stand to be an episode or two longer.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
17 July 2025
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For almost 10,000 years, people in the Arctic have kept dogs for hunting and sledding, breeding them for desirable traits.—
Rudy Molinek,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people, including current events and the sights and sounds of the United States.—
Khloe Quill , Reem Amro,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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