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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hermetism
Noun
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His roots offer some clues to understanding his esotericism.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026 -
For the most part my efforts at sculpting a musical identity were fueled by an esotericism that disdained common and easily accessible genres.—
Justin E. H. Smith,
Harper's Magazine,
6 Sep. 2023
Noun
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Mitski treasures unknowability and change that conveniently upends expectations.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kyle’s complexity—her unknowability—is what has made her the franchise’s central character for fifteen years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Hermetism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hermetism. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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