as in romantic
excitingly or mysteriously unusual
the gradual disappearance of exotic lands in a culturally homogenized world
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as in rarity
something strange or unusual that is an object of interest
the botanical garden boasts an array of horticultural exotics from around the world
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Recent Examples of exotic
Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
In this case, expect tight end Travis Kelce and the speed of Xavier Worthy in space to be a problem for Philadelphia’s defense and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to dial up exotic zone pressures.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024
Older automotive exotics reimagined with state-of the-art enhancements were once dismissed by the original manufacturers, but as the market and value of these restomods increases, so does their stature within the industry.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
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Adjective
Offshoring, holding companies, highly specialized trusts and exotic jurisdictions around the world have made finding marital assets almost impossible for all but the most sophisticated financial experts.
—Robert Frank, CNBC, 7 Feb. 2025
In this case, expect tight end Travis Kelce and the speed of Xavier Worthy in space to be a problem for Philadelphia’s defense and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo to dial up exotic zone pressures.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
See dragsters, classics, motorcycles, trucks, boats, hot rods and exotics.
—Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 21 July 2024
Older automotive exotics reimagined with state-of the-art enhancements were once dismissed by the original manufacturers, but as the market and value of these restomods increases, so does their stature within the industry.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 15 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
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Less than two years after making Memory, in which Jessica Chastain falls for a man with galloping dementia, Mexican director Michel Franco has once again set her on a romantic obstacle course in which nothing, including her own moral compass, runs smoothly.—
Stephanie Bunbury,
Deadline,
15 Feb. 2025
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But anybody who's ever been in a relationship or been torn between potential significant others can relate to the romantic travails of British singleton Bridget Jones.—
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Jacobs also feels this rarity strategy is environmentally beneficial.—
Lisa Lockwood,
WWD,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nestled along the southernmost edge of the Arizona Sun Corridor, the desert community is a rarity — even among border towns.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The win-then-disqualification made for a strange post-race set of circumstances.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2025
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Tekashi’s camp then called the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office, which dispatched Bomb Squad officers to investigate the strange parcel.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The set includes 85 colorful pieces that are easy for toddler hands to pick up and place, including a car, number bricks, and characters.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
14 Feb. 2025
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At the height of their popularity in the 1630s, a bona fide tulip mania swept through the country, and single bulbs of the most colorful species were worth more than their weight in gold.—
Chris Schalkx,
AFAR Media,
14 Feb. 2025
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Listen to this article When Vladimir Putin sent 100,000 Russian troops to his nation’s south-western border in early 2022, U.S. and foreign leaders expressed concerns about the potential for an invasion of Europe.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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Idaho dairy farmers employ thousands of workers, many of them foreign born and undocumented, and are generally opposed to mandatory E-Verify.—
Rachel Spacek,
Idaho Statesman,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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