as in conspiracy
a secret plan for accomplishing evil or unlawful ends
the intrigue was quickly discovered, and the would-be assassins were arrested
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as in to plot
to engage in a secret plan to accomplish evil or unlawful ends
evidence that the leading manufacturers had intrigued to keep prices artificially high
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
the mystery story intrigued me so that I read it in one sitting
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Recent Examples of intrigue
Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Her investigation plunges her into the heart of a life-changing event, providing her with a front-row seat to the chaos and intrigue of a bloody political firestorm.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
But yeah, he definitely is intrigued by Eve.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As evidenced by much of her winter press tour style from last year all the way to last night’s red carpet look, Jennifer Lopez knows how to stir up some intrigue.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
Her investigation plunges her into the heart of a life-changing event, providing her with a front-row seat to the chaos and intrigue of a bloody political firestorm.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Investors are intrigued that a platform with access to more than 20 million customers is able to enter a sector compared to sports betting without the state regulatory hassle or taxation.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 19 Mar. 2025
But yeah, he definitely is intrigued by Eve.
—Ryan Schwartz, TVLine, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigue
Noun
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The four were convicted on two counts each of kidnapping and robbery and one count each of conspiracy to kidnap for ransom.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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He also is found guilty of first-degree arson and conspiracy to commit arson.—
Todd Pendleton,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Victoria Goodwin has accepted a plea deal for her involvement in plotting her estranged husband Aaron Goodwin’s murder.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Leaders assume everything is fine, not realizing that high performers are masters at appearing fine while already plotting their next move.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Employees can engage with opportunities that interest them, trying out new roles through short-term assignments before committing to a full career change.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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What interests me about associating Wilfried Zaha and Lewis Dunk with these fixtures is proof that both clubs continue to grow.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.—
Jamie Court,
Mercury News,
19 Apr. 2025
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Minnesota Vikings Needs: RB, D-line, CB, S Ole Miss CB Trey Amos: Amos has good instincts around the ball and the press coverage skills needed to fit Brian Flores’ defensive scheme, which places cornerbacks on an island most of the time. 25.—
Omar Kelly,
Miami Herald,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Noah Carrigan has always been fascinated by trucks.—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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People with autism, for example, tend to have special interests that result in in-depth knowledge or passion about a topic, says Khan, who recalls a patient fascinated by vacuums.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Stepping inside the small six-suite residence in the city’s trendy Kolonaki neighborhood, you’re immediately immersed in the creative renaissance of modern Athens.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2025
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True to his word, Sharpe has immersed himself in the craft, mastering everything from tasting notes to the intricate distillation processes in Cognac, France.—
Noel Burgess,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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“Intrigue.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/intrigue. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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