esoteric
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My question was, admittedly, a bit esoteric and although I had to nudge the agent ever so slightly, I managed to get my answer pretty quickly, nonetheless.
From Salon • Mar. 13, 2026
The Druze are followers of an esoteric religion that split from Shiite Islam centuries ago.
From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026
During the transition, the Seahawks had enjoyed an extended grace period owing to an esoteric legal quirk.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 31, 2026
Her sonic spectrum is panoramic, from esoteric folktronica murmurs and camouflaged industrial noise to the cosmic stillness of “Un Nombre Propio” and the ritualistic piano of “Las Ramas.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025
When we become expert in something, our tastes grow more esoteric and complex.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
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