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sphinx
noun as in enigma
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noun as in mystery
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noun as in perplexity
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noun as in puzzler
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Example Sentences
The Czech entrepreneur has been described as a "quiet sphinx" for his inscrutable style.
A bronze “Sentinel,” its surface featuring a rich black patina, transforms a traditional sphinx motif.
Eight sphinxes and eight Hathoric columns will be carved with images that are meaningful to Halsey, including personal heroes, family, friends, community activists and organizers.
Sphingolipids are named for the enigmatic sphinx of ancient mythology because their functions in biology traditionally have been somewhat mysterious.
There were pompous society dowagers with melting faces, young beauties with speckled dresses, unexpected sphinxes and nature spirits.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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