1
as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
the new information did little to ease our mystification
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as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
an event that is one of the great mystifications in all of maritime history
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Recent Examples of mystification
Clark thinks part of the problem is the mystification of what happens inside the political arena.
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Samuel J. Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
7 Oct. 2024
Industrial capitalism found its artistic disclosures and mystifications in realism.
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Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
Everett’s fiction frequently mystifies critics, who excuse their mystification by describing his work as confounding.
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Maya Binyam,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2024
Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success.
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Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mystification
Samuel J. Robinson,
Detroit Free Press,
7 Oct. 2024
Industrial capitalism found its artistic disclosures and mystifications in realism.
—
Mark Greif,
Harper's Magazine,
26 July 2024
Everett’s fiction frequently mystifies critics, who excuse their mystification by describing his work as confounding.
—
Maya Binyam,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2024
Many have expressed excited mystification at 4batz’s seemingly quick success.
—
Mankaprr Conteh,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2024
See All Example Sentences for mystification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mystification
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Washington Examiner columnist Guy Benson said former President Joe Biden’s moment of confusion at the Obama Presidential Center’s dedication ceremony doesn’t paint a good image for Democrats.
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Some confusion remained Saturday as to the terms of the settlement with the state, how close the parties are to that settlement and how much of the city’s street art would be removed under that agreement.
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There is also the mystery around the captivity of Otto Hightower, Alicent’s father.
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For those who prefer fiction to nonfiction, mysteries edge out science fiction and fantasy as the most popular genre overall, and they are favored by both women and readers who read the most books per year (though men are more likely to pick up sci-fi and fantasy).
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In other words, entire sections of coastline turned into shifting underwater fog banks.
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Sunglasses can fog, slide down, collect sweat or slightly change how the ball looks.
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Fire up the grill, toast the buns and lean into indulgence with meaty beef patties layered beneath smoky bacon, oozing cheese and sweet onions softened to a slippery tangle.
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Ionic technology helps regulate heat and flatten thick hair types while eliminating frizz, and the ceramic plates deliver a shiny, snag-free finish that's especially useful for thick hair prone to tangles.
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“Mystification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mystification. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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