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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“There are companies now that rip through 20, 30 or 40,000 pieces of vintage clothing a week. It’s a really interesting ecosystem.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
He said that OpenAI, which is also planning for an IPO, has an interesting business model but needs to get the message out about how it is committing capital.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
But the known unknowns are enough to keep the election interesting.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Scientists say studying gravity waves produced by tropical cyclones is about more than understanding an interesting atmospheric phenomenon.
From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026
The interview continues back and forth with the reporter getting increasingly frustrated and the FBI agent refusing to say anything interesting.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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