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
Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 16 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
But the arrival of the invasive snakes, which were introduced to South Florida by the exotic pet trade, coincides with the collapse of the marsh rabbit population.
—Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 17 July 2025
Summer is peak wedding season, and for good reason: excellent weather, an opportune time to experience exotic locations, and oftentimes a time of more flexible schedules.
—Lynnette Nicholas, Essence, 16 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.
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—Teresa Genaro, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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And a source tells EW that the actor, who also starred on Evil, will play the new object of Andy's romantic affection.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 July 2025
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Rent pedal boats and kayaks, take a glass-bottom boat tour, or go on a romantic gondola cruise around the harbor.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
21 July 2025
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Even in cities with high EV penetration rates—including San Francisco, Oslo, and Amsterdam—electric taxis remain a rarity.—
Clay Chandler,
Fortune,
19 July 2025
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That's a rarity, as SpaceX is known for its rocket reuse; one of the company's Falcon 9 boosters has a whopping 29 launches under its belt.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 July 2025
Adjective
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Roman looks for instability in the first stars Perhaps the most exciting cosmic explosion discovery that Roman could make would be the observation of the strange explosive death of the universe's first stars.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 July 2025
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An airline worker staying a night at a hotel near the airport entered their room, only to realize there was something strange about their view.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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Shop slingback flats, leather Mary Janes, colorful suede sneakers, and more of this season’s biggest trends while saving up to 70 percent off.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
20 July 2025
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The vibrant, colorful buildings captured the lively and diverse spirit of the Caribbean.—
Ronny Maye,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Adjective
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The court said the state was likely to succeed on the merits of the case, saying the state’s law was narrowly tailored to serve the government’s compelling interest in preventing foreign influence on elections.—
BrieAnna J. Frank,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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In July, Trump signed an executive order increasing fees for foreign tourists visiting U.S. national parks, many of which are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
22 July 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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