as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the Delphic pronouncements that are so typical of many stock market prognosticators
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Adjective
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The new legal landscape places greater responsibility on Congress to write less ambiguous statutes that more clearly recognize the different considerations—legal, scientific and policy—that go into writing effective rules.—
Susan E. Dudley,
Forbes.com,
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The book leaves off on a more ambiguous note, as Eleanor explains that she and Jamie weren't meant to be together.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Both the New Heights podcast and Taylor Nation hinted at the announcement with cryptic social media posts on Monday morning, sending fans into an investigative frenzy.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
12 Aug. 2025
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Stevie Nicks has been mentioned, too, especially given a cryptic post on social media Monday.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
12 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The round shape and clear sides let the punch’s pumpkin orange hue shine, creating a mystic effect—especially when surrounded by a bit of dry ice mist.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
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There is a mystic register to this faithful wanting, religious or otherwise.—
Terry Nguyen
July 23,
Literary Hub,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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His classical, sometimes obscure tastes contrasted with Pomeranz’s appreciation for Hollywood blockbusters, making their debates supremely entertaining as well as enlightening.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
14 Aug. 2025
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Some — like the emblem of the 101st Airborne and the 1st Cavalry — are easily recognizable but others are more obscure.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Weapons is a movie about a local misfortune that then reveals the enigmatic villain behind it and delights in her comeuppance.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
15 Aug. 2025
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Perseverance's adventures have revealed some insights about the enigmatic Martian geology.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Sydney Sweeney’s new dark crime comedy Americana is new in theaters this weekend.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Flames and dark smoke billowed over a cement factory that was set alight by a wildfire that swept through olive groves and forests and disrupted rail traffic on the outskirts of the Greek city of Patras, west of Athens.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the stakes rise inside and outside the family, a mysterious new threat emerges…one that could unravel the Russos forever.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
7 Aug. 2025
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Things took a turn after the former couple found their dog Musso chewing on a mysterious object.—
Daysia Tolentino,
EW.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Delphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Delphic. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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