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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
That’s what notation makes possible — the esoteric.
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John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The story’s concept and broad beats are not subversive or esoteric.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Lilias, Yoga and You ran on PBS stations across the country until 1999, often just prior to Sesame Street, bringing what had long been a rather esoteric practice into the mainstream.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sommaiy, a former monk, leads private meditation sessions and treks to remote forest temples where abbots still practice the esoteric art of Sak Yant Buddhist tattoos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for esoteric
John Pavlus, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
The story’s concept and broad beats are not subversive or esoteric.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026
Lilias, Yoga and You ran on PBS stations across the country until 1999, often just prior to Sesame Street, bringing what had long been a rather esoteric practice into the mainstream.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2026
Sommaiy, a former monk, leads private meditation sessions and treks to remote forest temples where abbots still practice the esoteric art of Sak Yant Buddhist tattoos.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for esoteric
Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
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In Asia, some countries have been rationing fuel and restricting exports to cope with the profound shock to fuel supplies and to jet fuel in particular.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
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The school, which operates at the former campus of George Miner Elementary on Lean Avenue, provides a specialized learning environment for children and young adults with profound autism.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Grand jury proceedings, a rare occurrence for criminal cases in Iowa, are generally kept confidential.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The confidential agreement was confirmed in court documents and during a hearing Wednesday in Wyandotte County District Court.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The class spans 55 scholarly disciplines and artistic fields, with fellows chosen from a pool of nearly 5,000 applicants.—
Harrison Jacobs,
ARTnews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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However, these writings circulated largely within scholarly circles.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Your 12th House of Silence hosts ambitious Mars, who’s cheering on Pluto in your 10th House of Audiences, turning private prep into public credibility without draining you.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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State officials have approved a private initiative to transport the whale back to the North Sea and possibly further to the Atlantic.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Players will search through every hallway for secret rooms and look for hidden paths to gain upgrade resources and mods that will make the campaign easier or open up new combat opportunities.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Expect warming Scottish fare of venison pies, sea trout, sticky date pudding, and an extraordinary whisky list, including house exclusives like the secret-recipe Badger Juice, only available on property.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The officer was taken to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries.—
Lily Carey,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Apr. 2026
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Then, in 2024, both King Charles and Kate Middleton announced that they had been diagnosed with undisclosed forms of cancer and were receiving treatment.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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