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
Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a local monkey is captured and brought to the US as an exotic pet.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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Adjective
An investigation revealed the alligator had been left behind by a guest, an exotic animal handler, police said.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 17 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, a local monkey is captured and brought to the US as an exotic pet.
—Ars Technica, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
Alex Hirschi leapfrogged auto-journalism conventions by building a vast social media audience of 120 million followers by showcasing some of the most innovative exotics in existence.
—Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 18 Aug. 2024
Some have a hankering for the exotics from Europe, Asia, and beyond.
—Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exotic
Adjective
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There are some moments when The Actor does rouse with inspired romantic set pieces and funny reflections on the whole business of performing.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Larroquette and Alley immediately convey an easygoing romantic charm that anchors the whole film; although Ropelewski orchestrates the escalation of comic situations with meticulous care, there’s nothing mechanical about the effect thanks to Larroquette and Alley’s breezy naturalism.—
Jim Hemphill,
IndieWire,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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While most in the profession change jobs every few years for better opportunities and more pay, Olen is a rarity in a cutthroat, competitive industry.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes,
6 Mar. 2025
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The fan version of Rotom will also be a rarity because the Plasma Pokemon usually makes appearances during special events.—
Gieson Cacho,
The Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But a blinkered narrative coupled with misty-eyed aesthetic choices yield a strange and scattershot result.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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Yet even on the Right, setting policy based on birth rates might have seemed strange a few years ago, when the Republican Party was best known for its libertarian emphasis on free markets and economic growth.—
Haisten Willis,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Keeping reading for others, including this leather-like tissue box cover, a colorful duo of art glass vases, Jonathan Adler’s many-faced Muse candle, and more.—
Miles Walls,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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Palette Dim Sum, a Chinese-Cantonese restaurant that serves colorful dim sum and wok dishes, is coming to The Market Place in Tustin, replacing a shuttered Wokcano.—
Samantha Gowen,
Orange County Register,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The case, seemingly the first of its kind, sets the stage for what could come as the Trump administration ramps up its targeting of foreign students and pro-Palestinian demonstrations on college campuses.—
Michelle Watson,
CNN,
12 Mar. 2025
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Historically, it has been limited to foreign currencies and gold.—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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