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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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Additionally, Marvell is a play on optical networking, an area that’s becoming increasingly interesting as customers look for faster, higher-bandwidth and lower-latency alternatives to traditional copper wiring in AI data centers.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026

So this is just an interesting turn for her.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

It did not hurt that they loved my work and asked interesting questions.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The implications of the continued divergence in consumers’ fortunes is interesting.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Of course, any news at all from Simon was good news, and what could be more interesting than that?

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood




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