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
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Quinoa patties become an elegant dish when dressed up with tahini sauce and exotic mushrooms.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Natives do not necessarily require less fertilizer or irrigation than exotics.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
Nor does Hemsworth’s character drop into some exotic locale and attempt to pull off a black-ops mission alongside a team of fellow mercenaries.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 13 Feb. 2026
Quinoa patties become an elegant dish when dressed up with tahini sauce and exotic mushrooms.
—Faye Levy, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Noun
European exotics were also present.
—Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 23 Sep. 2025
Natives do not necessarily require less fertilizer or irrigation than exotics.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 23 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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Here for a romantic getaway, my husband and I stayed in the luxurious Kalinago king suite overlooking the ocean, with a private patio perfect for just-the-two-of-us lounging.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
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On Saturday night, Rihanna and boyfriend A$AP Rocky celebrated Valentine’s Day with a romantic dinner at Caviar Russe, a Michelin star seafood restaurant in New York City.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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There's zero snowmaking—a rarity in Colorado.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2026
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The 10a’s completely flat back is a rarity among smartphones, most of which have substantial protrusions that house their camera optics, causing those devices to wobble when placed on a table.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Probably closer to Mike Piazza strange.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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Jones is no stranger to pushing for reunions.—
Pete Sweeney,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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People who import non-conforming foreign cars also must post bond and comply with other Transportation Department terms and conditions.—
Keith Laing,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Among the deployers of foreign capital eager to invest in the boom years was the giant New York hedge fund Och-Ziff (since rebranded as Sculptor Capital).—
Nicolas Niarchos,
Vanity Fair,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This marvelous resource must not become the victim of amateur operators!—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Feb. 2026
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The charming town, tucked away in the northern jungles of Costa Rica and beneath the marvelous Arenal Volcano, is an experience for the senses.—
Lauren P. Reyes,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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