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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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Although most true crab species use sideways locomotion, there are some groups that walk forwards, which raises some interesting questions.

From Science Daily • May 2, 2026

“What’s interesting is that Japan did it during a very low-liquidity week, so threatening to intervene when markets are thin, in theory, should give you a bigger spot bang for the buck.”

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

It is interesting to look back at the SNP manifesto from 2003.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

By then, standard-issue electric typewriters and six-ply carbon paper had been replaced by far less visually interesting computers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"You really should take your turn on the market trips, my friends. So many interesting things to see and useful things to trade for."

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda




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