exotics

plural of exotic

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Recent Examples of exotics There was clearly a market for exotics on a budget and sans passport. — Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 26 Aug. 2026 Unlike most six‑figure exotics that depreciate as predictably as the setting sun, the 911 has behaved like a blue‑chip asset, giving owners confidence that their purchase rested on unusually solid financial ground. — Michael Harley, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The primate, who was not microchipped, has been given a clean bill of health after being seen by a specialist exotics vet for a check-up, the release noted. — Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 21 July 2026 The four-day contest is a major event on the barbecue competition circuit, with more than $190,000 in prizes across categories like beef, exotics (like alligator, or emu, for instance), wings, and sauce. — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026 At least the pedals aren’t awkwardly offset, unlike many Italian exotics of this era. — Tim Pitt, Robb Report, 18 May 2026 Native to Brazil and other South American and Central American countries, colorful peacock bass were stocked in South Florida canals in the mid-1980s by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to control the population of undesirable exotics like tilapia. — Steve Waters, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2025 European exotics were also present. — Keenan Thompson, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotics
rarities
Noun
  • With price tags far beyond the reach of the average museum, many of these rarities end up in private collections, including those of celebrities like Leonardo DiCaprio and Russell Crowe.
    — Anne Doran, ARTnews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Unlike Russell, whose legacy has been beautifully maintained in books, films, and re-releases, Hall’s solo work has only been available as a series of rarities and independent releases.
    — Harry Tafoya, Pitchfork, 9 July 2026

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“Exotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotics. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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