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
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 May 2025
The designers employed more than 200 exotic materials, from emerald quartzite marble to crystal chandeliers to multiple woods and leather in many patterns.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 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
Its serious tone and fantastic sci-fi episodes of derelict spacecraft, cosmic viruses, and exotic aliens were a revelation for its time.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 1 May 2025
The designers employed more than 200 exotic materials, from emerald quartzite marble to crystal chandeliers to multiple woods and leather in many patterns.
—Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 30 Apr. 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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Within weeks of Molly’s arrival in Ireland, her relationship with Jason evolved from professional to romantic.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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Soulmates are a foundational idea in our romantic landscapes, but her logic is irrefutable.—
Belinda Luscombe,
Time,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Those are rarities throughout the last 6,000 years of recorded history.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2025
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That is the point, as MSNBC for the first time builds out its own news division, a rarity for linear TV these days, while retaining a lineup of primetime progressive hosts.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
5 May 2025
Adjective
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From the window of his 46th-floor downtown office, attorney Scott Sheftall noticed a strange, solitary cloud that worried him.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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Although strange, anachronistic, and exaggerated, this world still seems to reflect the same daily problems that all people endure.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 May 2025
Adjective
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Grief has grayed-out her love for colorful creation.—
Lorraine Berry,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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The festival kicks off with a colorful, energetic opening ceremony filled with songs, dancing, and a horse parade.—
Mark Ellwood,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
Adjective
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His foreign ministry spelled out that talks about the root causes of the conflict must precede discussions of a ceasefire.—
Tom Balmforth,
USA Today,
12 May 2025
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These foreign currency swings are not a concern as Berkshire has significant assets and earnings denominated in these foreign currencies.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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