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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"This opens the door for small satellites to do even more science, more observations, and more interesting missions, all on a smaller and cheaper platform."
From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026
It’s salty, bright, herbaceous and just spicy enough to keep things interesting.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
The first interesting finding: All our studied sectors do far better when the Fed is raising interest rates or keeping them flat, as opposed to decreasing them.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
Still, the night had enough laughs, groans and tender moments to keep things interesting.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Would it be interesting if sneakers rained down, with lipsticks and pretzels and earrings?
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
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