Synonyms of mysteries

mysteries

noun

plural of mystery

as in enigmas

something hard to understand or explain

why my sister married that guy is still a mystery to my parents

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enigmas
• puzzles
• secrets
• riddles
• problems
• challenges
• conundrums
• matters
• whys
• mystifications
• puzzlements
• head-scratchers
• perplexities
• closed books
• troubles
• cases
• brainteasers
• posers
• stumpers
• knots

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of mysteries

With the capability of observing the cosmos with a wide field of view, Roman will generate first-of-their-kind images to help astronomers explore some of the greatest mysteries, including the unexplained expansion of the universe, according to NASA. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

And yes, thankfully, that does include taking a visit to a more rural part of the country, where — as any fan of British cozy mysteries will tell you — some of the most interesting murders take place. — Josef Adalian, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

The Roman Space Telescope will research the mysteries of dark energy, search for exoplanets and investigate the physics of distant stars. — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 24 Aug. 2026

Now, persistent drought has again driven Lake Mead’s water levels to a new historic low this month, drawing back hundreds of miles of shoreline along the Nevada-Arizona border — and more mysteries have already started to surface. — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

Interested in hearing more reporting on space, scientific mysteries or other emerging science? — Regina G. Barber, NPR, 21 Aug. 2026

One of the biggest mysteries has been his extreme home/road splits. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Now researchers are using advanced imaging technology to look at the narwhal’s tusk in unprecedented detail—studying it in the hope of unraveling some of its mysteries. — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 18 Aug. 2026

Top genres included general fiction led the market at 27% of revenue, followed by science fiction/fantasy, romance, and mysteries/thrillers/suspense. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026