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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
While the issue may seem esoteric, the impact is anything but.
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Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Most of the esoteric autofocus options in mainstream cameras like the Sony a7C II and Nikon Z6III are best used for challenging scenes like team sports and wildlife.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Since then, hosts have included Jo Koy, who bombed, and Jerrod Carmichael, who gave an esoteric monologue pondering the value of his presence there.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
New esoteric spiritual movements had begun sweeping across Europe.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for esoteric
Seth Joseph, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Most of the esoteric autofocus options in mainstream cameras like the Sony a7C II and Nikon Z6III are best used for challenging scenes like team sports and wildlife.
—PCMAG, 14 Mar. 2025
Since then, hosts have included Jo Koy, who bombed, and Jerrod Carmichael, who gave an esoteric monologue pondering the value of his presence there.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 13 Mar. 2025
New esoteric spiritual movements had begun sweeping across Europe.
—Jay Cheshes, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
Adjective
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There was nothing more profound in the Padres clubhouse afterward than the usual disappointment that is present following dozens and dozens of losses in every team’s season.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Her mental health challenges created profound existential questions.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The government in that case, a civil lawsuit, has relied on a 2019 local police report, which used information from a confidential informant to allege Abrego Garcia was a member of MS-13.—
Andrew Goudsward and Ted Hesson,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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The firm ended up raising more than that amount from outside investors as part of the total $4.6 billion pool, said the person, who asked not to be named because the details are confidential.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere is a cozy study for getting some work done, while both a private garden and a rooftop terrace serve as ideal spots for dining alfresco when the London weather decides to cooperate.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
8 Apr. 2025
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Rural communities could be unequally impacted Unlike the postal service, private companies do not have the same service obligations requiring delivery to rural or sparsely-populated areas – even at a loss.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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The circumstances surrounding Xander’s abrupt exit from his last hospital are kept secret throughout the entire first season of Pulse.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Eighty years ago, elite paratroopers were leaping out of similar aircraft on a secret mission called Operation Firefly.—
Sabrina Clay,
CNN Money,
5 Apr. 2025
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The Oscar-winning actress, 73, revealed that she was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer following the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in 2019.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The unusual injection of cash was part of an undisclosed settlement agreement involving Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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