as in romantic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Recent Examples of exotic
Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2025
Buddhist monks stroll through exotic markets in saffron robes.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Future of Luxury Is American For decades, automotive status symbols have been dictated by a European vision of luxury: low-slung exotics that demand pristine roads and attract as much attention as possible.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
The Way That Leads Among the Lost: Life, Death, and Hope in Mexico City
by Angela Garcia
Jenny Uglow
Orchid Frenzy
The discovery of a Brazilian orchid with huge red-and-purple flowers in the early nineteenth century set off a mania for the exotic plants in Victorian England.
—Fintan O’Toole, The New York Review of Books, 22 May 2025
Buddhist monks stroll through exotic markets in saffron robes.
—Victoria Bousis, Rolling Stone, 22 May 2025
Noun
Players will be delightfully challenged trying to box those three runners into workable exotics.
—Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
The Future of Luxury Is American For decades, automotive status symbols have been dictated by a European vision of luxury: low-slung exotics that demand pristine roads and attract as much attention as possible.
—Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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Pierre’s character steps in as Taylor’s romantic interest with a steamy makeout session.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
3 June 2025
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Sundae Shoppe Italian Gelato Cups For a romantic picnic this summer, stock your cooler with a pair of these Sundae Shoppe Italian Gelato Cups.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Leading a Slow but Strategic Shift Despite its early-mover status, Semler Scientific remains a rarity.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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This new find is particularly exciting due to the rarity of evidence for human-whale interactions.—
Stephanie Edwards,
Discover Magazine,
28 May 2025
Adjective
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After coming to the Mets at the trade deadline, Blackburn had a serious of strange injuries, getting hit by a line drive on his hand, and then suffering from a spinal fluid leak that required surgery.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
3 June 2025
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The dense central region — a strange melding of concentric bubbles and chaotic dusty structures imaged by NASA's Hubble Space Telescope — can also be spotted shining brightly at the heart of the image.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Savor fresh seafood and waterfront views at area restaurants, enjoy craft beer at local breweries, and shop locally at The District, a colorful collection of shops and restaurants.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
Adjective
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Huang received significant monetary gifts from her foreign, non-resident parents in 2015 and 2016.—
Matthew L. Roberts,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Hidden Christians were forced to hide all visible signs of their religion after the 1614 ban on Christianity and the expulsion of foreign missionaries.—
Foster Klug,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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