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interesting

[in-ter-uh-sting, -truh-sting, -tuh-res-ting] / ˈɪn tər ə stɪŋ, -trə stɪŋ, -təˌrɛs tɪŋ /


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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.


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"It has been an interesting ride, that's for sure, everything we've gone through, and the tough moments we've had. It's made us stronger," said DeChambeau.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

More interesting still is how the musical conversation turns dialectical, as Ms. Celenza describes in fine detail, with Ellington’s own version of “Rhapsody in Blue,” a jazz re-edit of the jazz-influenced Gershwin.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

And here’s where things get interesting: Bessent’s Treasury Department wants lower yields, but Fed Chairman Warsh thinks markets should help guide policy.

From MarketWatch Aug. 23, 2026

Much like the “Bad Moms” movies, “Spa Weekend” isn’t insightful, isn’t interesting and isn’t funny.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

He could walk to the bathroom and unroll the interesting roll of paper that hung there on the wall.

From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry




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