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
Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The exotic bug buffet has been replaced by a few bog-standard coffee urns, and the crowd of tuxedos has started to thin.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
European exotics were also present.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
After flying to the exotic location, Jenner lounged around in a tiny pink bikini in the same color as her brand's font.
—Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
The exotic bug buffet has been replaced by a few bog-standard coffee urns, and the crowd of tuxedos has started to thin.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 2 June 2026
Noun
European exotics were also present.
—Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
European exotics were also present.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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Robert had spent the last few years accruing credit card points—more on that below—in the hopes of planning a blowout honeymoon experience for the wanderlusting couple, who had previously traveled together to romantic destinations like Japan and the south of France.—
Kaitlin Menza,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Good ex-etiquette means considering how your decisions impact your co-parenting structure, not just your romantic relationship.—
Jann Blackstone,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Millions of Americans treated college not as a rarity, but as a natural stepping stone into the world of cubicles and six-figure salaries.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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But the Lamborghini Miura may be ultimate finger on the pulse, not just for its heritage or rarity, but for its democratization.—
Scotty Reiss,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The author could herself be considered predatorial, having written her own children in as the books’ protagonists, saddling them with a strange kind of fame.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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This strange occurrence echoes what happened at the top of the dot-com bubble 26 years ago.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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That finding helps explain why a beginner can sit down at a pottery wheel in a foreign country and walk away with a usable piece in a single afternoon.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
29 May 2026
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Russia warns of major Kyiv attacks The Kremlin urged foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv, warning of a major forthcoming attack, with analysts arguing that Russia is losing momentum in its war on Ukraine.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Then head inside on the second floor rotunda to see the marvelous California history mural and the breathtaking globe chandelier.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Unfortunately, a marvellous premise does not a successful novel make (despite the book’s sales, the fervid discourse surrounding it, and the plans for a film adaptation starring Anne Hathaway).—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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