as in enigma
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 mystery
However, it is barred from coordinating with individual campaigns or national Republican committees, which adds to the sense of mystery surrounding its plans.
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Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Seeking a fresh start, Ellie moves into a house on Delaney Row hoping to leave her troubled past behind, only to discover that her new home is steeped in dark secrets and unsettling mysteries.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The complex, shrouded in mystery, is at least 2,3000 acres and has garnered controversy for being located on a native burial site, Wired reported last year.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Two other mystery men, not revealed by Simon, inspired the rest.
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René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
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Thomas Beaumont,
Los Angeles Times,
3 July 2026
Seeking a fresh start, Ellie moves into a house on Delaney Row hoping to leave her troubled past behind, only to discover that her new home is steeped in dark secrets and unsettling mysteries.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
The complex, shrouded in mystery, is at least 2,3000 acres and has garnered controversy for being located on a native burial site, Wired reported last year.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
2 July 2026
Two other mystery men, not revealed by Simon, inspired the rest.
—
René Ostberg,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 July 2026
See All Example Sentences for mystery
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystery
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SpaceX, however, took the flexible lockup approach, wrapped it in a puzzle, strapped it to an enigma, and sent it to live in a colony on Mars.
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In 2024, now grown and with her adoptive father’s approval, the young woman sets off with a wealthy merchant to piece together the historical enigmas surrounding the ancient Sumpa kingdom.
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The New York Times’ Strands puzzle is a play on the classic word search.
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Dedicate 30 minutes to an hour everyday to engage in a puzzle or arts and crafts project, depending on your child’s interests.
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This Father's Day, break out these silly (and slightly cringe-y) one-liners, puns, riddles, and jokes.
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London Falling is an investigation of an inexplicable death told through the lens of parents struggling to solve the riddle of who their son really was.
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The two answer a royal summons to investigate a cursed palace whose secrets even the King cannot speak of openly.
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But as demand surges, rival factions, deadly secrets, and supernatural forces close in, pulling them deeper into a violent and inescapable nightmare of crime, horror, and family legacy.
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Teams that are not ready solve yesterday's problems and call it strategy.
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The pool did not open Saturday with the city's other outdoor pools after mechanical problems delayed the start of the season for the second consecutive year.
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“Mystery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystery. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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