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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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2
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
But unicorn horns lingered on in both the imagination and in the material sense, right there on display in the collections and cabinets of curiosities, or Wunderkammer, that were one of the private precursors of natural history museums.
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Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
This mindset shift — from fear to curiosity — makes all the difference.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
His case echoes earlier incidents where outsiders, often motivated by curiosity or missionary zeal, have tried to approach the island despite legal prohibitions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Newcastle have an interest and tried to sign him pre-PSG, while Aston Villa are also suspected to have had their curiosity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Apr. 2025
This mindset shift — from fear to curiosity — makes all the difference.
—Stephen Nalley, Rolling Stone, 4 Apr. 2025
His case echoes earlier incidents where outsiders, often motivated by curiosity or missionary zeal, have tried to approach the island despite legal prohibitions.
—Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
Newcastle have an interest and tried to sign him pre-PSG, while Aston Villa are also suspected to have had their curiosity.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for curiosity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curiosity
Noun
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That’s a major concern for media as advertisers review budgets.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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Now, in the case of the United States, there’s no concern whatsoever with what anybody thinks on the outside.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2025
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Even Nuno Espirito Santo did not muster as concentrated a run of Premier League victories as his countryman, who has managed it thanks to another Wolves rarity, with the club naming an unchanged starting line-up for five successive games for the first time in more than five years.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jeffers sits Christian Vázquez drew his second straight start on Saturday, a rarity for a Twins catcher, because Ryan Jeffers is dealing with a minor thumb injury.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Companion plants for ornamentals such as hydrangeas are selected for aesthetic purposes.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2025
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Multipurpose nasturtiums can be grown for their edible flowers and leaves, or enjoyed as pollinator-friendly ornamentals.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Special content, tips, and tricks: Free digital access to the vast recipe archives of Bon Appétit and Epicurious, plus an in-depth video filmed in the test kitchen of one recipe from each box.—
The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
10 Apr. 2025
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Start with basic obedience, but take it a step further with trick training.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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After two lengthy days of questioning, a jury has been selected in the bribery trial of Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, who is accused of conspiring to accept $5,000 and other perks from a red-light camera company executive in exchange for his help with legislation in Springfield.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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Sixteen people were selected to act as jurors last week in Vallow Daybell’s trial over Vallow's death after a day of questioning in Maricopa County Superior Court.—
Miguel Torres,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The sleek hue works wonders for a landscape that benefits from a high-contrast, modern design.—
Katherine McLaughlin,
Architectural Digest,
18 Apr. 2025
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Their large eyes, unique sound, and all-around mysterious quality adds plenty of wonder for young viewers.—
DeVonne Goode,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This year’s novelties included the first new collection from Rolex since 2012, the debut of the world’s most complicated wristwatch by Vacheron Constantin and more.—
Sarah Whitmire,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Every Record Store Day should have at least one useless but irresistible novelty like this… and the fact that the music’s good (mixed by Steven Wilson!) is gravy.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
12 Apr. 2025
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Scientists create these animals by engineering DNA that matches important traits of the extinct animal into a modern animal's DNA sequence.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2025
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In an era of constant change, global complexity and ever-rising expectations, trust has become the defining trait of exceptional leadership.—
Alejandro Bravo,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Curiosity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curiosity. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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