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
Some caution against directly linking evolving scientific theories to faith, while others argue that contemplating cosmic mysteries deepens both scientific and spiritual understanding.
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Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man, the most powerful man in the Universe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
By studying this polarization, IXPE can help astronomers probe some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, such as why black holes spin, what powers the extreme jets blasting from supermassive black holes, or why pulsars glow so brightly in X-ray light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Out there, among the stars, galaxies, and beyond, lie solutions to the greatest mysteries of all.
—Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Thousands of books and media items for children and adults will be available, including mysteries, biographies, large print, teen and children’s books.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
It's beautifully drawn, has a rich and interesting cast, and plenty of worldbuilding and mysteries to be revealed.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the frescoes covering the walls and vaulted ceilings depict the mysteries of the rosaries and were meant to encourage the contemplative life of the Dominican friars living in the convent.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Deepa Bharath, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
But to defeat such a powerful villain, Prince Adam will first need to uncover the mysteries of his past and become He-Man, the most powerful man in the Universe.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 Mar. 2026
By studying this polarization, IXPE can help astronomers probe some of the deepest mysteries of the cosmos, such as why black holes spin, what powers the extreme jets blasting from supermassive black holes, or why pulsars glow so brightly in X-ray light.
—Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Sometimes these shifts are small, noticeable only to the character experiencing them, as when an impending hurricane heightens the narrator’s receptivity to the minor mysteries of humble objects.
—Hannah Gold, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
Out there, among the stars, galaxies, and beyond, lie solutions to the greatest mysteries of all.
—Big Think, 23 Mar. 2026
Thousands of books and media items for children and adults will be available, including mysteries, biographies, large print, teen and children’s books.
—Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
It's beautifully drawn, has a rich and interesting cast, and plenty of worldbuilding and mysteries to be revealed.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Some of the frescoes covering the walls and vaulted ceilings depict the mysteries of the rosaries and were meant to encourage the contemplative life of the Dominican friars living in the convent.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mysteries
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Speaking of enigmas, Katie Zelem plays for West Ham now on loan after less than five months with London City.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Yet despite their impressive size, encounters with these enigmas remain exceedingly rare due to the myriad of challenges of studying deep-sea sharks.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Check out the all new PLAY hub with puzzles, games and more!—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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There are many puzzles that hint at this.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
19 Mar. 2026
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Thirty-one years after winning Best Actor for Forrest Gump, Tom Hanks and the film’s cast are still revealing behind-the-scenes secrets — from a studio standoff over money to a prosthetic lip that nearly destroyed an actor’s career.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2026
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Lola Tung plays the new girl who joins and things go awry as secrets and jealousies create friction among the group.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 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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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Mysteries.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mysteries. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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