interesting
Usage
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Something that is interesting occupies the mind with no connotation of pleasure or displeasure: an interesting account of a battle. Something that is pleasing engages the mind favorably: a pleasing account of the wedding. Something that is gratifying fulfills expectations, requirements, etc.: a gratifying account of his whereabouts; a book gratifying in its detail.
Example Sentences
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I think that’s a huge thread: Can you actually create an interesting brand outside of the show?
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
I can work on my phone and look up when something interesting happens.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Nebius also has a number of interesting private investments, such as data analytics firm ClickHouse, which could be worth a significant portion of the company in future. he said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
But there were some interesting surprises in the results.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
“You have a very interesting way of phrasing things.”
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
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