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as in profound
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
metaphysics is such an esoteric subject that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
must have had some esoteric motive for leaving his art collection to a museum halfway around the globe
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Recent Examples of esoteric
An ardent collector of esoteric watches, especially those from independent watchmakers and microbrands, Gee had taken a four-year hiatus from collecting, and this piece marked his return.
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2025
Or even just to have something to say, in the vein of the visceral screeds of Glassjaw, the macabre monologues of Drowningman, or the esoteric wordplay of At the Drive-In.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Some experts see consciousness as the result of information processing in the brain; others see it as a non-material, yet fundamental feature of reality; and still others take their ideas in far more esoteric directions.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
What once looked like esoteric symbols now resemble maps drawn too early.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
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Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2025
Or even just to have something to say, in the vein of the visceral screeds of Glassjaw, the macabre monologues of Drowningman, or the esoteric wordplay of At the Drive-In.
—Chris R. Morgan, The Washington Examiner, 22 Aug. 2025
Some experts see consciousness as the result of information processing in the brain; others see it as a non-material, yet fundamental feature of reality; and still others take their ideas in far more esoteric directions.
—Kevin Dickinson, Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
What once looked like esoteric symbols now resemble maps drawn too early.
—Alaa Alqaisi
august 13, Literary Hub, 13 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
Adjective
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This is a period of profound adjustment for everyone at the club, to put it mildly.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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But their journey involves profound moments with their past and future, examining how the Mi’kmaw people, Indigenous to Nova Scotia, relate to the land and to each other.—
William Earl,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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An adequate business connection-building organization customarily structures its groups around confidential discussion boards, consistent conferences or meetings, and like-minded experiences.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In some states where there is no anonymity for individual winners, people can still claim prizes anonymously through private trusts.—
Safiyah Riddle,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Sep. 2025
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But the new private terminal is winning their support, with the backing of historians and preservationists who have been fighting to maintain South Florida’s aviation legacy in a region known for tearing down buildings.—
Vinod Sreeharsha,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Choosing who carries the card out can be rooted in superstition, some secret joke or, simply, the closest player to the dugout steps.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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The secret weapon is flower pollen, according to their study recently published in the journal Advanced Functional Materials.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
4 Sep. 2025
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The devil is in the details of disclosure Nestlé’s news release said the ex-CEO was being dismissed not just for having a relationship, but for having an undisclosed relationship.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025
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The sophomore was held out of the Missouri State game due to an undisclosed injury.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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