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as in profound
difficult for one of ordinary knowledge or intelligence to understand
metaphysics is such an esoteric subject that most people are content to leave it to the philosophers
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as in confidential
not known or meant to be known by the general populace
must have had some esoteric motive for leaving his art collection to a museum halfway around the globe
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Recent Examples of esoteric
The intensity of the reception never let up, aided by ever-changing visual projections— some as esoteric as Moreno’s lyrics.
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Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, the tales of game-making can veer into the obscure and esoteric.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Baseball is a game with a history of strange and esoteric firsts, and Misner’s homer was the first time a player’s inaugural big league homer was an opening day walk-off.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This divine/human analogy, recalling La vie de Jésus, is a splendidly esoteric conceit.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jessi Roti, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, the tales of game-making can veer into the obscure and esoteric.
—The New York Times, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2025
Baseball is a game with a history of strange and esoteric firsts, and Misner’s homer was the first time a player’s inaugural big league homer was an opening day walk-off.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 29 Mar. 2025
This divine/human analogy, recalling La vie de Jésus, is a splendidly esoteric conceit.
—Armond White, National Review, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
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Strategies For Leaders If deployed wisely, AI could lead to a profound advancement in how public agencies operate and serve their citizens equitably, effectively and sustainably.—
Darshan Tiwari,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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Those attacks have profound implications not only for Americans’ health, but on pocketbook issues and the U.S. economy generally.—
Michael Hiltzik,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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Iran has further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels, a confidential report by the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Saturday.—
Stephanie Liechtenstein,
Christian Science Monitor,
31 May 2025
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The Justice Department and Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser are suing the company and several large landlords for allegedly establishing a cartel-like system to drive up rent prices by sharing confidential information.—
Seth Klamann,
Denver Post,
30 May 2025
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Back in August 1993, an eight-year-old Harry, along with his older brother Prince William, then 11, enjoyed a private visit to Walt Disney World in Florida with Princess Diana.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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First, the government should leave launching things into space to private industry.—
Stephen Clark – Jun 6,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
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Focus on depth over frequency, share your work not your life, use thinking time as your secret weapon, build reputation through writing, and create a sustainable visibility system.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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There’s no bouncer who will listen to you whisper a secret word, but rather, a key card that scans you in.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 June 2025
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Araiza, who is now with the Kansas City Chiefs, later reached an undisclosed settlement with the woman’s attorney, whom Araiza accused of malicious prosecution. Co-defendants Zavier Leonard and Jaiden Brown were dismissed from the case in December 2024.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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The automaker has also pledged an undisclosed donation to the California Fire Foundation, a non-profit organization that helps first responders and their families.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
3 June 2025
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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