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curiosity

[kyoor-ee-os-i-tee] / ˌkjʊər iˈɒs ɪ ti /




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“I hope the free Historian Passport introduces more Californians to the state’s historic gems and sparks a curiosity and thirst for knowledge that leads to many return visits.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

When oat milk was still largely a curiosity, Oatly made a name for itself with verbose, self-aware billboards.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

We watch as they navigate these profound changes and how they try to balance their curiosity with their fear of the unknown.

From Salon • Jun. 13, 2026

It added that his "enduring legacy reflects his underlying enthusiasm for life, his outstanding sense of humour, his immense generosity, and his investigative curiosity encapsulated by his signature phrase: Love Life".

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

What he neglected to anticipate in between was his curiosity about the Rossi family and their circus.

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith




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