as in enigmas
something hard to understand or explain
why my sister married that guy is still a mystery to my parents
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Recent Examples of mysteries
The research also shows how quantum technologies are providing new tools to study the fundamental mysteries of physics.
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Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Logue is the award-winning author of more than 30 books including mysteries, poetry, non-fiction and books for children.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, today you’re attracted to mysteries as well as psychology, astrology and the occult.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
What to read next The four-part series tackles the origins of the universe, the pivotal role of stardust in all living things, and the nature of space-time, among many other cosmic mysteries.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Add it to the list of mysteries surrounding the late actress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Unpack the mysteries of local government and open the door to a whole new world of participation.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 20 Apr. 2026
Our universe is full of mysteries, but few are as perplexing as the dark, tiny galaxies that hover around larger ones like the Milky Way.
—Paul Sutter, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Logue is the award-winning author of more than 30 books including mysteries, poetry, non-fiction and books for children.
—Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 19 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, today you’re attracted to mysteries as well as psychology, astrology and the occult.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
Odenkirk plays a small town temporary sheriff who uncovers dark mysteries after the bank is robbed.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2026
What to read next The four-part series tackles the origins of the universe, the pivotal role of stardust in all living things, and the nature of space-time, among many other cosmic mysteries.
—David Faris, TheWeek, 13 Apr. 2026
Add it to the list of mysteries surrounding the late actress.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026
Unpack the mysteries of local government and open the door to a whole new world of participation.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mysteries
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Toss in plenty of brutal murders, bizarre prophecies, time-bending enigmas, and haunting hallucinations — all seemingly tied to Lucy’s mysterious meetings with the Hannibal Lecter-like Gideon Shepherd (Peter Capaldi) — and this one's well worth losing six hours of sleep over.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Apr. 2026
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Simpson has been one of the biggest enigmas in this year’s draft.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
30 Mar. 2026
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To find her way out, Miskwa must solve puzzles and navigate different environments while learning Ojibwe words and phrases along the way.—
Joe Van Ryn,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
James Powel,
USA Today,
15 Apr. 2026
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When secrets are a matter of national security Now consider how much worse that problem becomes if that AI helper works for the CIA, where secrecy is a matter of national security and breaches could endanger lives.—
Erik German,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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Its secrets have been passed down through four generations.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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LeetCode is a training platform for the kind of algorithmic riddles that usually crop up in interviews for big tech companies.—
Sam Kriss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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All types of lanterns are lighted throughout the streets, and poems and riddles are often written for entertainment.—
Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
15 Feb. 2026
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Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems, said Akkaya, the lead author of a new study that analyzed how ultraprocessed food impacts intramuscular fat in people at risk for knee osteoporosis.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These are the root problems that can disrupt traffic at any moment, anywhere.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Mysteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mysteries. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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