orphic

Definition of orphicnext

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orphic
Adjective
  • In the game, players will be able to explore iconic Winx universe locations, including the courtyard of Alfea College and the mystical Enchanted Forest, and switch between all six fairies.
    Kennedy French, Variety, 6 May 2026
  • Claiming that the menstrual cycle is mystical and powerful might sound feminist.
    Andréa Becker, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
Adjective
  • The mystic chords that bind us together matter more than any policy.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Operating within those parameters, the mystic outlands trend extends to some of the world’s most mesmerizing corners.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • But when a mysterious aircraft sinks into the ocean, her peaceful world is suddenly thrown into danger.
    Alex Ritman, Variety, 12 May 2026
  • Suzanne is quite a mysterious character.
    Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Adjective
  • Patrick is willing to do anything to help his wife, but becomes distrustful of the retreat’s enigmatic leader (Weaver) even as Abigail falls under her spell.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 8 May 2026
  • Opening with the lead character found dead in a ditch, the film flashes backward to piece together her life from the memories of others, creating a fragmented portrait of an enigmatic young woman’s life.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • There was something uncanny about the rooms, though.
    Francesco Pacifico, The Dial, 12 May 2026
  • Ariana Madix is set to return as host of the main show, and the parallels with Miller are uncanny.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • But there was nothing but heavy silence, inscrutable and somewhat unnerving.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
  • The cult status Drain Gang commands online has created an inscrutable, near-mythical air around its members.
    Harry Thorfinn-George, Pitchfork, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The long answer is a little more complex.
    Diana Bocco, USA Today, 15 May 2026
  • This single-sensor approach removes the need for the complex calibration typically required when combining separate lidar and camera systems.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 15 May 2026
Adjective
  • Its 19th-century spire lit up like a matchstick against the darkling sky, its tip cracking and plunging through the ceiling.
    Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Orphic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/orphic. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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