exoticism
noun
ex·ot·i·cism
ig-ˈzä-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
variants
or less commonly exotism
: the quality or state of being exotic
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He was attracted by the exoticism of her accent and her sharp mind.
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Inevitably, the Italian composer viewed China from a Westerner’s perspective, emphasizing exoticism and revenge.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
But in the post—blonde-bombshell era of the mid '60s, with few exceptions (Sophia Loren, for one), even a hint of exoticism could have meant the difference between being an occasionally working actress and a major star.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
But the political exoticism of I’m Still Here cushions Hollywood from suffering obvious American parallels.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Inevitably, the Italian composer viewed China from a Westerner’s perspective, emphasizing exoticism and revenge.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 23 Mar. 2025
But in the post—blonde-bombshell era of the mid '60s, with few exceptions (Sophia Loren, for one), even a hint of exoticism could have meant the difference between being an occasionally working actress and a major star.
—Jeremy Helligar, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
But the political exoticism of I’m Still Here cushions Hollywood from suffering obvious American parallels.
—Armond White, National Review, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Exoticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/exoticism. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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