be mysterious
idiom
: to talk or behave in a way that makes other people feel that one must have a secret
What are you being so mysterious about?
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Cade and Karen: A.I. systems can be mysterious, even to the people who create them.
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David Leonhardt, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
But because his movies can often be mysterious and elliptical, Reggio provokes skepticism in some.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ability to purr has long perplexed scientists.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
Mark of the beast Figural graffiti was common in Roman cities, but the artists’ motives could be mysterious.
—Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
These schemas don’t have to be mysterious leaders of our lives.
—Alex Wagner, SPIN, 26 May 2023
Seafood with all its variety can be mysterious and overwhelming.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 18 Apr. 2023
These schemas don’t have to be mysterious leaders of our lives.
—Alex Wagner, SPIN, 26 May 2023
That Careers in the entertainment industry can be mysterious, even for those working in the business.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2021
David Leonhardt, New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
But because his movies can often be mysterious and elliptical, Reggio provokes skepticism in some.
—Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2023
Cats can be mysterious creatures to begin with, but their ability to purr has long perplexed scientists.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Oct. 2023
Mark of the beast Figural graffiti was common in Roman cities, but the artists’ motives could be mysterious.
—Amy Crawford, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023
These schemas don’t have to be mysterious leaders of our lives.
—Alex Wagner, SPIN, 26 May 2023
Seafood with all its variety can be mysterious and overwhelming.
—goodhousekeeping.com, 18 Apr. 2023
These schemas don’t have to be mysterious leaders of our lives.
—Alex Wagner, SPIN, 26 May 2023
That Careers in the entertainment industry can be mysterious, even for those working in the business.
—Los Angeles Times, 17 July 2021
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“Be mysterious.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/be%20mysterious. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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