- present participle of intrigue.
intriguing
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There is one intriguing thread that leads to a largely invisible Fellowship leader said to be influential with Michigan Republicans and, allegedly, unnamed Democrats.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
Gathering together some of the anthology’s pithiest and most striking quotations, Mr. Romm’s book is an intriguing and occasionally frustrating aperitif that doesn’t fully satisfy but is nonetheless stimulating.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
A particularly intriguing chapter in Hill's back story is her link to one of the most famous episodes in UFO folklore.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
It will be intriguing to see what approach club owner the Friedkin Group takes this summer.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
When Soma first approached me with the idea it was still just an intriguing notion.
From "Class Matters" by The New York Times
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