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curiosity

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




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DuVernay recognizes a similar coexistence in the artist herself: “She has both curiosity and fire in her eyes and smile.”

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 15, 2026

The researchers also say the study highlights the value of curiosity driven science.

From Science Daily Jul. 14, 2026

"And you have got people selling ammonites to kids on the beach and that is inspiring curiosity in the outside world."

From BBC Jul. 11, 2026

Rather, you’re looking for someone with innate curiosity who can act as a translator between business needs and technical capabilities, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 8, 2026

The wandering soul scrutinized Clare in return, her expression moving through surprise, curiosity, discomfort, then—when she spotted his empty eye socket—disgust.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

They were just a few members of a U.S. delegation accompanying Trump filled with curiosities.

From Los Angeles Times May 14, 2026

At the bottom of some mezcal bottles sits one of the most recognizable curiosities in the world of spirits: a pale, curled "worm" preserved in alcohol.

From Science Daily Apr. 26, 2026

For a variety of reasons, not least because people have questions, curiosities, comparisons and resentments.

From MarketWatch Apr. 13, 2026

With its unusual focus, carried through a swirl of masterworks and little-known curiosities, the book offers a fresh look into the human heart.

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 23, 2026

In 1968, its many books, pamphlets, and cryptographic curiosities were valued at $49,500—an amount worth at least $370,000 today.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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