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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 result is an album that transmits frequencies both vivid and abstract, visceral and esoteric, chaotic and calm.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
There’s hardly any esoteric metaphors to be found in this far-reaching work.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The process of acquiring the game is just as esoteric, too.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2024
There’s hardly any esoteric metaphors to be found in this far-reaching work.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 4 Nov. 2024
The automobile’s pontoon fenders and single rumble seat are esoteric enhancements, while the lack of door handles only further refines the extremely clean lines.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
The process of acquiring the game is just as esoteric, too.
—Ashley Bardhan, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for esoteric
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Having experienced the profound impact of camp first-hand, Michael’s mission grew, now including a commitment to help others excel in the industry while finding the meaning that was once missing from their work.Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Mental Shift One of the most profound impacts of longer, healthier lives is the need to reframe perceptions of aging.Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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In January, the company filed a confidential S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Circle also has close ties to Coinbase, the largest U.S.-based crypto exchange.Nina Bambysheva, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, Judge Carl J. Nichols terminated the case in September after privately reviewing confidential Department of Homeland Security (DHS) files.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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The Humphreys family sold a 25% stake in the business to the Carlyle Group, a $447 billion (assets under management) private equity firm, for an undisclosed sum in 2019.Jemima McEvoy, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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African American freshmen enrollment has notably decreased by 16.9% at highly selective public and private nonprofit four-year schools.Janae Bowens, Baltimore Sun, 14 Dec. 2024
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Before her secret tryst with Sandoval, Leviss was in a five-year long relationship with Kennedy before the duo announced the end of their engagement in December 2021.Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Now, here's the real kicker: diversity is your secret weapon.Melinda Elmborg, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The money came from an undisclosed list of individuals and institutions, bringing Prometheum's total raised to around $64.3 million.Brady Dale, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The game quickly gained hundreds of thousands of players and was later bought by The New York Times for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Esoteric.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/esoteric. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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