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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
These esoteric Calabi-Yau structures, formerly on the frontier of theoretical physics, could be just the beginning.
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Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
Everyone knows Gaudí’s architecture; his furniture is a more esoteric thing.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
His tastes ebbed and flowed between aggressive music and more esoteric tastes, as his collaborators came to range from Richard Thompson to Hal Willner, whose tribute to Federico Fellini and Nino Rota included contributions from Thomas, as did a collection of sea shanties.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
The intensity of the reception never let up, aided by ever-changing visual projections— some as esoteric as Moreno’s lyrics.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Ramin Skibba, Scientific American, 13 May 2025
Everyone knows Gaudí’s architecture; his furniture is a more esoteric thing.
—Anthony Paletta, Curbed, 20 May 2025
His tastes ebbed and flowed between aggressive music and more esoteric tastes, as his collaborators came to range from Richard Thompson to Hal Willner, whose tribute to Federico Fellini and Nino Rota included contributions from Thomas, as did a collection of sea shanties.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Apr. 2025
The intensity of the reception never let up, aided by ever-changing visual projections— some as esoteric as Moreno’s lyrics.
—Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
Adjective
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There’s a huge sense of deep and profound peace and renewal.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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From the 1950s to the early 1980s, the Oswego area underwent a profound change, event organizers said, with a farming area rapidly changing into a suburb.—
Aurora Beacon-News,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2025
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Her usual duties included accessing confidential deputy records and internal affairs investigations.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2025
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The city argued the policy was confidential, and would interfere with the department’s ability to fight crime.—
Harrison Mantas,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2025
Adjective
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The private orbital mission will bring billionaire Jared Isaacman to space for a second time after 2021′s Inspiration4 mission.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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What is the best way to stay private, secure and anonymous while browsing the web?—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Amazon’s secret outlet has more than 20,000 markdowns on summer clothing and accessories.—
Emily Weaver,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Originally built by the British Navy, the cabin is said to have been the site of secret meetings held by Winston Churchill.—
Zoe Baillargeon,
Travel + Leisure,
28 June 2025
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The Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher was also fined an undisclosed amount.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2025
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On another day of intense heat, the King, 76, who is undergoing treatment for an undisclosed cancer, led the royal family’s appearance at the annual race festival.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
20 June 2025
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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