as in mystery
something hard to understand or explain
how Thomas Jefferson could be both a slaveholder and a champion of liberty remains an enigma
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Recent Examples of enigma
The Andromeda Galaxy's family of dwarfs are an enigma.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
An underused Baranski delivers her usual dazzle as Victoria, and Kidman once again commits fully to the steely Russian enigma known as Masha.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 May 2025
The character is an enigma, the focus of one of the series’ biggest mysteries.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The complaint in federal court in the District of Columbia, initially public but now under seal, accused Mr. Puech of failing to honor the sale, adding fresh intrigue to the enduring enigma of his wealth and offering a glimpse into the luxury ambitions of Qatar’s monarchy.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 22 Apr. 2025
An underused Baranski delivers her usual dazzle as Victoria, and Kidman once again commits fully to the steely Russian enigma known as Masha.
—Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 19 May 2025
The character is an enigma, the focus of one of the series’ biggest mysteries.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2025
The complaint in federal court in the District of Columbia, initially public but now under seal, accused Mr. Puech of failing to honor the sale, adding fresh intrigue to the enduring enigma of his wealth and offering a glimpse into the luxury ambitions of Qatar’s monarchy.
—Ephrat Livni, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for enigma
mystery
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Fan speculation has centered on Kendrick Lamar or Jay-Z being the mystery man.—
Andre Gee,
Rolling Stone,
29 May 2025
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Read more: The 100 Best Mystery and Thriller Books of All Time Another lingering mystery in Dept. Q is the identity of Sam Haig, a journalist with whom Merritt was romantically involved.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2025
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“Enigma.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enigma. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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