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
Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight are two exotic disease organisms that have had catastrophic impacts on both natural and planted stands of major tree species in the US.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
With one of the country’s best jockeys in the saddle and one of its most esteemed trainers behind her, don’t overlook her, especially underneath in vertical exotics.
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—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Just across the Ohio River from Cincinnati in Newport, Kentucky, this two-floor aquarium has thousands of exotic creatures, including penguins, alligators, sharks and stingrays.
—Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Dutch elm disease and chestnut blight are two exotic disease organisms that have had catastrophic impacts on both natural and planted stands of major tree species in the US.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Noun
Local and regional car clubs showcase more than 300 rare vehicles, from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily, Denver Post, 4 June 2025
With one of the country’s best jockeys in the saddle and one of its most esteemed trainers behind her, don’t overlook her, especially underneath in vertical exotics.
4.
—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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The coming-of-age romantic television series based on the popular book trilogy of the same name by Jenny Han will premiere on Amazon Prime Video next week.—
Kaycee Sloan,
The Enquirer,
9 July 2025
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Moreover, in romantic relationships, those who self-distanced were more likely to problem-solve constructively and less likely to escalate conflicts.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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Stalter is refreshingly comfortable in her own skin—a rarity in Hollywood (and everywhere else, really).—
Lindy Segal,
Glamour,
7 July 2025
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But that isn’t the case for the Cardinals, who are a rarity in this regard.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
Adjective
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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Nevertheless, the combination of strange email address and unrecognizable link address is a very strong indicator that this email is fake and should be binned.—
Barry Collins,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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This Superman brings back the colorful visuals, the humor, the clever quips in the midst of battle, the lightheartedness of the vintage comics.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Mexico draws travelers for its irresistible regional cuisines, colorful textiles and art, and millennia-old traditions—all of which are well-reflected in the country’s eclectic hotels.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
Adjective
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It has been seen since then as an intrinsic part of U.S. law, with only a handful of exceptions, such as for children born in the U.S. to foreign diplomats.—
Tim Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
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Various foreign agricultural products are prohibited from being brought into the United States in order to protect the country's native plantlife from disease and invasive species.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
28 June 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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