esoteric
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Probably not, but the Huntington’s “Strange Science” is typically an esoteric exploration of the weird.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
We go on a short hike while Yarvin, who looks like an ageing punk rocker, speaks in circuitous, long-winded yarns that reference esoteric texts and periods of history to prove his points.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Muir confesses that this feature of the market is overlooked by many market players, partly because it’s esoteric and seemingly innocuous.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
Fu lived in American communities but sought to use mind control and esoteric sciences to bring down the Western empire.
From Slate ● May 26, 2026
Brian Greene’s explanation of the multiverse in chapter 2 shows how a classic stylist can explain an esoteric idea in plain language without patronizing his audience.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing esoteric
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