as in conspiracies
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 plots
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 interests
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 intrigues
Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
At 63 herself, Foster intrigues as well.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving every year but two since 1966, and this latest matchup intrigues despite the mediocre records on both sides.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
If any of that intrigues you, perhaps add a Manukora manuka honey kit to your cart this season.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
His firepower for short stints on the mound intrigues the Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Diggs, who intrigues Hafley with his length and size, wore a wristband with play calls on it during the game to help, and Hafley said safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can guide Diggs on the field, too.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
All of these have a spiritual edge to them that intrigues me, too.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq?
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Science fiction intrigues me a lot.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a beautiful week to plan a trip, take a course, or follow a philosophical rabbit hole that intrigues you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old point guard said there’s one thing about joining the Kings that intrigues him the most.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Plus the balcony is useful for intrigues and gossiping about the people below, as seen at Lady Danbury’s ball in season one of Bridgerton.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
Roshanara became Aurangzeb’s informant, keeping him apprised of court intrigues and politics.
—Gitanjali Roy, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 Mar. 2026
In The Corner That Held Them, rarely does desire raise its head as the nuns busy themselves with dishonest bishops, honest con men, collapsing spires, inconclusive visions, ecclesiastical intrigues, catty infighting, attempts at levitation, and the plague.
—Air Mail, 14 Feb. 2026
Even when insulted or thwarted – by Spanish intrigues on the Florida frontier, by British seizures in the Caribbean, by pamphleteers accusing him of being a monarch in disguise – Washington’s tone remained measured.
—Maurizio Valsania, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
At 63 herself, Foster intrigues as well.
—Daniel D'addario, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
Dallas has hosted on Thanksgiving every year but two since 1966, and this latest matchup intrigues despite the mediocre records on both sides.
—Miami Herald, 25 Nov. 2025
If any of that intrigues you, perhaps add a Manukora manuka honey kit to your cart this season.
—Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 Nov. 2025
His firepower for short stints on the mound intrigues the Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
Hopefully, there’s a spot that intrigues you.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
The menu has a lot of delicious choices, but the one that intrigues my girlfriend is their overnight oat bowl.
—C.w. Cameron, AJC.com, 1 Feb. 2026
Diggs, who intrigues Hafley with his length and size, wore a wristband with play calls on it during the game to help, and Hafley said safeties Xavier McKinney, Evan Williams and Javon Bullard can guide Diggs on the field, too.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
All of these have a spiritual edge to them that intrigues me, too.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 15 Dec. 2025
What intrigues you about circling back to the original Power world and that complicated dynamic with Tariq?
—Derek Lawrence, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2025
Science fiction intrigues me a lot.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Oct. 2025
This is a beautiful week to plan a trip, take a course, or follow a philosophical rabbit hole that intrigues you.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 19 Oct. 2025
The 36-year-old point guard said there’s one thing about joining the Kings that intrigues him the most.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for intrigues
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The operation primarily centered around false and often bizarre claims about grand conspiracies and government wrongdoing.—
Rob Wile,
NBC news,
20 Apr. 2026
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That’s what puts us in the bad position of believing in conspiracies.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2026
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In Part 2 the factional fighting at court is increased rather than lessened by the arrival of Margaret of Anjou, the new queen, who—together with her lover, the duke of Suffolk—plots against Humphrey, duke of Gloucester, and his ambitious duchess, Eleanor.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 Apr. 2026
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Robert Pattinson also enters the franchise as the villain Scytale, who plots to end Paul's rule over the universe.—
Tommy McArdle,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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The fact that both CBS News and CNN will be under the new corporate roof, however, makes the involvement of Saudi Arabia and other Persian Gulf interests a sensitive point.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
27 Apr. 2026
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If that interests you, read on.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
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With one year left and her throne on the line, Queen Mo — who is 39 — and her raven sidekick JoJo hatch increasingly desperate schemes.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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Vrabel is truly an expert in NFL defensive schemes AND finding the way to a woman's heart.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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Amid social turmoil, three intertwining tales of disillusioned misfits collide under the machinations of an all-seeing institution.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Naturally, the kids are sensitive enough to their parents’ machinations to feel psychologically broken by them.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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This hotel doesn’t insulate you from the energy of the city, but rather immerses you in it.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Apr. 2026
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The film immerses us in the boy’s world, following his journey from age 8 to 18.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The movement from Odegaard and Zubimendi towards the ball occupies Willock and Guimaraes, while White attacks the space vacated by the Newcastle captain and Havertz drops to provide a passing option.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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The same year San Antonio Regional Hospital was agreeing to sell the land Nicolson Farms occupies, two other farms in nearby Ontario were lost to developers, the Inland Valley Daily Bulletin reported.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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