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
Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Nearly 175 years before Moo Deng took the internet by storm, another exotic hippo helped save the world’s first modern zoo.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Andrea Onate, WWD, 18 June 2024
Expect rare cars from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
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Adjective
Inspired by the Amazonian rainforest at dawn, this boasts a sensually exotic smell similar to the natural resin found in the Brazilian jungle.
—Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
Nearly 175 years before Moo Deng took the internet by storm, another exotic hippo helped save the world’s first modern zoo.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Nov. 2024
Noun
With a price tag ringing in at 5,000 euros for some designs, exotics are perhaps not for every customer.
—Andrea Onate, WWD, 18 June 2024
Expect rare cars from early collectibles to the latest exotics.
—Laura Daily and Bryan K. Chavez, The Denver Post, 4 June 2024
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The two had a romantic relationship, according to federal prosecutors. Gratz, 26, of Circle Pines, pleaded guilty to the same charge in September 2022.Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 12 Nov. 2024
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To Kaplan, the onscreen romantic chemistry between the two fictitious lead characters, rival booksellers Joe Fox and Kathleen Kelly, drew her attention.David Chiu, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Boulder's price reflects its quality, rarity, and distinctiveness.John Mariani, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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As Deadline previously reported, this was the perfect storm for the World Series to bounce back after a few record-low years, given the star power on both teams and the rarity of the marquee East Coast-West Coast matchup.Katie Campione, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
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One day, a student noticed something strange: One of the rats in the group trained to expect positive experiences had its tail straight up with a crook at the end, resembling the handle of an old-fashioned umbrella.Kelly Lambert, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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The result was a strange hodgepodge of a TV series — novel and interesting in hindsight, but maybe not distinct enough to inspire a spot on the DVR at the time.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The touch bevel design gives it a sleek look while the AMOLED display creates a vividly bright and colorful watch face (which can be set to always-on, by the way).Cierra Cowan, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
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For spring 2025, the colorful and lively world of Rosie Assoulin is expanding with the launch of the New York luxury brand’s new Core program.Emily Mercer, WWD, 5 Nov. 2024
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Associated Press also reported a meeting between the two, citing a US official briefed by a foreign colleague.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Trump also has proposed a 10% tariff on all foreign goods, and a significantly higher tariff of 60% on imports from China.Tribune News Service, Twin Cities, 15 Nov. 2024
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“Exotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exotic. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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