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as in cryptic
being beyond one's powers to know, understand, or explain
the huge stone statues on Easter Island are ancient, mysterious, and haunting
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as in ambiguous
having an often intentionally veiled or uncertain meaning
the stranger's mysterious prediction
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Recent Examples of mysterious
The mysterious giant woolly rat But with that migration to higher altitudes, the subalpine woolly rat would have needed adaptations that include better resilience to cold, like a thick furry coat and a larger body plan – often seen in bigger animals.
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
Everybody knows about Amelia Earhart's mysterious final flight.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
The concept is evident throughout the series, with mysterious vocalizations heard as the women — especially Devon, Simone and Michaela — exert their power, sometimes unknowingly, to have men falling at their feet.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
Dipping in and out of this book over a few months might inspire a new reverence for the mysterious human body.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Bronwyn Thompson, New Atlas, 25 May 2025
Everybody knows about Amelia Earhart's mysterious final flight.
—/ Cbs News, CBS News, 25 May 2025
The concept is evident throughout the series, with mysterious vocalizations heard as the women — especially Devon, Simone and Michaela — exert their power, sometimes unknowingly, to have men falling at their feet.
—Francesca Gariano, People.com, 24 May 2025
Dipping in and out of this book over a few months might inspire a new reverence for the mysterious human body.
—The Atlantic, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mysterious
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Before Tessitore and Barrett could finish arguing, the screen cut out to a cryptic promo from Uncle Howdy, who teased coming after the Tag Team Titles.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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On Thursday, May 29, the 20-year-old shared a cryptic message on Instagram Stories.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
30 May 2025
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At first unsure, Ester allows the guy to touch her, and as a viewer the scene is ambiguous.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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The camera flies out over the water, and neither Cecilie nor the audience gets a definitive answer, with the series coming to an ambiguous and unsettling end.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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In a quaint village nestled high in the Swiss alps, an enigmatic domed building towers above the sloped rooftops.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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The invisible legacy In the end, Sara is left with one last crucial gift from her mentor, Massimiliano—a CD with an enigmatic message.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
3 June 2025
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Opening April 8, 2026 A blind date spirals spectacularly off the rails in Becky Shaw, the razor-sharp dark comedy from two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist Gina Gionfriddo.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
3 June 2025
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Dark Universe is home to one of the greatest dark rides of all time.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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The author also varies the texture of the book by inserting poems, quotations, dramatic dialogue, a veiled account of her unhappy days at boarding school, and a lengthy digression on the German mystic Friederike Hauffe, who claimed to be clairvoyant and to communicate with spirits.—
James Marcus,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Further projects include psychological thriller The Olive Press, set in the mystic world of the Druze community in Mount Lebanon, from writer and director Samah El Kadi, and co-written by Nadim Chammas.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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The banner offers a peek into a relatively obscure group during a critical moment in American history.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
3 June 2025
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The other is a bit more obscure: Juan Samuel, with 70 extra-base hits and 72 steals as a Phillies rookie in 1984.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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The lyrebird is a master mimic, able to reproduce the calls of other birds, chainsaws, camera shutters, car alarms, and even human voices with uncanny precision.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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Filled with uncanny creatures and unintelligible language, the book's inspiration came, Serafini muses, either from aliens, or his cat.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
30 May 2025
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Driving through deep water can also negatively affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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The logo features a deep red hue, recognizable to car enthusiasts and collectors worldwide.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
3 June 2025
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“Mysterious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mysterious. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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