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Recent Examples of Synonyms for suspenseful
Adjective
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Miral could of course build multiple parks on the land which is three times bigger than Tokyo DisneySea, widely considered to be the world's most immersive and engrossing theme park.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025 -
Her immersive, richly detailed adaptation of Alexandra Fuller’s 2001 memoir of the same name is an engrossing drama told from a child’s perspective, in this case that of inquisitive 8-year-old Bobo (Lex Venter, giving one of the most perceptive child performances ever).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
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The movie is a real-world thriller that’s also a riveting character study that’s also a portrait of the place where the reactionary politics of today curdles into obsession.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
10 July 2025
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Like the rest of the hotel, the 179 rooms eschew boring and beige in favor of riveting and red.—
Jennifer Kester,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Deep in the heart of Bakewell’s cobbled town square stands The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop, inside a charming 17th-century stone building, once owned by the Duke of Rutland.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Switching between her college days in 1999 and the present day, the novel tracks Cora’s pull to two men, charming Lincoln and sensitive Aaron.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Maybe Happy Ending is the offbeat and captivating story of Oliver and Claire, two outcasts near the end of their warranty who discover that even robots can be swept off their feet.—
Erik Pedersen,
Deadline,
24 July 2025
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From decoding airplane bird strikes to solving murders, Laybourne’s unparalleled knowledge of feathers is a dazzling story that needed to be told, and Sweeney has captured her legacy in this truly captivating narrative.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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General Manager Ryan Poles used trades and free agency to overhaul the middle of the offensive line, then selected intriguing targets Colston Loveland and Luther Burden III in the draft.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Actually, one of the more intriguing names became available Monday, with the Wizards waiving Richaun Holmes.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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Despite its small size (168 pages, including 20 pages of notes in the back), Our Malady is a timely and gripping examination of the state of the healthcare system in the USA as compared to healthcare systems in several European countries.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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That brings up the interesting idea that the Red Sox could trade Chapman and still try to contend this year.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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Today, the company prides itself on continuously adding to their menu with interesting doughnut variations and collaborations.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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Hydrothermal vents are among the most fascinating and unusual environments on Earth.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
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“Suspenseful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suspenseful. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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