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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
The storytelling is thematically and formally rich, harkening back to the scrappy ethos of early public radio; the topics can be personal, philosophical, and even esoteric.
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Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Tucked away within those esoteric literary titles is one called Yoga for Men.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
Sure, these are not the most esoteric of Taylor Swift’s lyrics.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
But for many others, antitrust trials can at times seem boring, confusing and esoteric.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for esoteric
Benjamin Cannon, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2025
Tucked away within those esoteric literary titles is one called Yoga for Men.
—Elise Taylor, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
Sure, these are not the most esoteric of Taylor Swift’s lyrics.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2025
But for many others, antitrust trials can at times seem boring, confusing and esoteric.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for esoteric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
Adjective
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Its most profound feature is the use of the actual 70-minute audio recording of Hind’s phone calls to the dispatchers.—
Robert Lang,
Deadline,
11 Jan. 2026
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After a full year without alcohol, Chiang noted that health improvements are more profound.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
10 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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All calls are toll-free and confidential.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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For anonymous, confidential help, people can call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Dunn wanted the property to be used as a scholarly and artistic retreat.—
Mary Divine,
Twin Cities,
7 Jan. 2026
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Rather than relying on decorative excess, the library’s pietra serena framework underscores its role as a working scholarly space.—
Navya Verma,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The couple was awarded citizenship in a private ceremony in the capital of Conakry on Friday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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Special interests often donate tens of thousands of dollars to lawmakers and gain access to private fundraisers at high-end resorts and other exclusive events.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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But these beautiful destinations haven’t exactly been kept secret.—
Liz Provencher,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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The secret Traitors' identity remained a mystery to both their fellow Traitors and to viewers until episode 3, when Donna was voted out at the group's second roundtable.—
Brianne Tracy,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Busfield also reportedly settled the underlying lawsuit involving the girl for an undisclosed amount.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The parties settled for an undisclosed amount in 2013.—
Katie Mannion,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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