as in curiosity
an eager desire to find out about things that are often none of one's business
his irksome inquisitiveness made people reluctant to socialize with him
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Noun
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Learning how to use AI tools starts with curiosity.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025 -
The acting with the Indigenous people worked well, there was curiosity, collaboration and the most delicate situations were solved.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Still, the episode captures the show’s rich tonal blend, its combination of screwball comedy and sincere concern with the daily troubles of working people, the small dramas that add up to a life.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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In his decision, Liman found the article was protected reporting on a matter of public concern and dismissed all claims against the Times.—
Josh Rottenberg,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The guy drips with emotion and cannot breeze past or ignore a line of questioning.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The Bad Boy Records founder's lawyers argued that the line of questioning could potentially imply the idea that Combs could buy his way out of trouble.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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“Inquisitiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/inquisitiveness. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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